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Solve for bbb.
-11b+7 = 40−11b+7=40

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Answer:

b=-3

Explanation:

The equation, -11b + 7 = 40, can be solved using the properties of equality.

Solving For b

First, subtract 7 from both sides

  • -11b = 33

Then, divide both sides by -11

  • b = -3

Checking the Answer

We can check our answer by plugging the answer back into the original equation.

First, rewrite the equation with the answer

  • -11(-3) + 7 = 40

Next, multiply out the terms

  • 33 + 7 = 40

Then, add together like terms

  • 40 = 40

Because this is a true statement, the answer must be correct.

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