Question

Solve for bbb.
-11b+7 = 40−11b+7=40

Answer 1

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.