Question

Solve the equation. Check your answer.
b - 1+ 8 = 37
b=?

Answer 1

b = 30

Explanation:

b - 1 + 8 = 37 (Given)

b + 7 = 37 (Simplify)

b + 7 - 7 = 37 - 7 (Subtract 7 on both sides)

b = 30 (Simplify)

Answer 2

b - 1 + 8 - 8 = 37- 8
b - 1 + 1 = 29 + 1
b = 30