Question

8 = b - 1 + 8b need answers paper due at 4

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

Group like terms

8b + b = 8+ 1

simplify each sides

9b = 9

divide both sides by 9

9b÷9 = 9÷9

cancel out

answer is equal to 1

b = 1

Answer 2

1 =b

Explanation:

8 = b - 1 + 8b

Combine like terms

8 = 9b -1

Add 1 to each side

8+1 = 9b-1+1

9 = 9b

Divide each side by 9

9/9 = 9b/9

1 =b