Question

25(b+3)=11(b-7) using distributive property when solving equations.

Answer 1

b= -10.85

Explanation:

25(b+3)=11(b-7)

25b+75=11b-77

+77 +77

25b+152=11b

-25b -25b

152=-14b

-14 -14

-10.8571=b

I tried to solve it, I hope it's right.

Answer 2

b = -76/7

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

25(b + 3) = 11(b - 7)

Step 2: Solve for b

Distribute: 25b + 75 = 11b - 77

Subtract 11b on both sides: 14b + 75 = -77

Subtract 75 on both sides: 14b = -152

Divide both sides by 14: b = -76/7

Step 3: Check

Plug in b to verify it's a solution.

25(-76/7 + 3) = 11(-76/7 - 7)

25(-55/7) = 11(-125/7)

-1375/7 = -1375/7