Question

2b+8-5b+3= -13 -8b-5

Answer 1

Explanation:

2b + 8 - 5b + 3 = -13 - 8b - 5....combine like terms

-3b + 11 = -18 - 8b ...add 8b to both sides

8b - 3b + 11 = -18...subtract 11 from both sides

8b - 3b = -18 - 11 ....combine like terms

5b = - 29...divide both sides by 5

b = -29/5 or - 5 4/5

Answer 2

In this question, you're solving for b.

Solve for b:

2b + 8 -5b + 3 = -13 - 8b - 5

Combine like terms:

-3b + 8 + 3 = -13 - 8b - 5

-3b + 11 = -13 - 8b - 5

-3b + 11 = -8b -18

Add 8b to both sides

5b + 11 = -18

Subtract 11 from both sides

5b = -29

Divide both sides by 5

b = -29/5