SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation and show me how it was done so that I will be able to finish the rest of my homework. -10b - 7 = 9

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-10b - 7 = 9

Answer by elima(1433)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-10b - 7 = 9
First think is to add 7 to both sides;
-10b-7+7=9+7
-10b=16
Now divide each side by -10;
=
That leaves us with;
b=
Reduce;
b=-1
Hope this helps
=)

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