Question

What is the solution of −83 = b4? A. b = –332 B. b = –87 C. b = –79 D. b = –20.75

Answer 1

b = -20.75

Explanation:

Given:

-83 = b4

It can also be written as

-83 = 4b

divide both sides by the coefficient of b which is 4

-83 / 4 = 4b / 4

-20.75 = b

Therefore,

b = -20.75

Check:

-83 = b4

-83 = -20.75(4)

-83 = -83

Answer 2

D; b = -20.75

Explanation:

Here in this question, we want to find solution to the given linear equation.

The linear equation is;

-83 = b4

Now, to find the value of b, we will need to divide both sides by its coefficient.

Looking at the question, the coefficient of b is 4

Mathematically, that would be :

-83/4 = b4/4

b = -83/4

b = -20.75