Question

Solve for b.
-b - 19 = -3b – 9

Answer 1

b=5

Explanation:

-b - 19 = -3b – 9

Add 3b to each side

-b+3b - 19 = -3b+3b – 9

2b -19 = -9

Add 19 to each side

2b-19+19 = -9+19

2b = 10

Divide by 2

2b/2 =10/2

b=5