Question

How to solve this equation
a. 2b + 8 - 5b + 3 = -13 + 8b - 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

-3b + 11 = -18+8b ( switch sides)

+3b +11 = +18 +8b ( bold switches to other side)

11+18=8b+3b

29 = 11b

(divide each by 11)

b=2.636