Question

Solve for b and simplify -17=-3/2b

Answer 1

b = 34/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-17 = -3/2b

Step 2: Solve for b

1. Rewrite: -3/2b = -17
2. Divide both sides by -3/2: b = 34/3

Step 3: Check

Plug in b to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute: -17 = -3/2(34/3)
2. Multiply: -17 = -17