Question

-8 + b divided by 38 = -9

Answer 1

`b=-334`

Explanation:

`(-8 + b)/(38) =-9`

Multiply both sides by 38.

`(-8 + b)/(38)(38) =-9(38)`

`-8+b=-342`

Add 8 on both sides.

`-8+b+8=-342+8`

`b=-334`

Answer 2

b = -334

Explanation:

(-8+b) / 38 = -9

Multiply each side by 38

(-8+b) / 38 * 38 = -9*38

-8 + b = -342

Add 8 to each side

-8+b+8 = -342+8

b = -334