Question

What is the solution to the linear equation? Show your work.
-12 + 3b - 1 = -5 - b

Answer 1

Answer: d on edge

Explanation:

Answer 2

b = 2

Explanation:

Original Equation:

-12 + 3b - 1 = -5 - b

Add b to both sides

-12 + 4b - 1 = -5

Add 12 to both sides

4b - 1 = 7

Add 1 to both sides

4b = 8

Divide both sides by 4

b = 2

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