SOLUTION: Explain how to solve the following equation: 34 - b = 17 I'd like step-by-step instructions for how to solve.

Question 226433: Explain how to solve the following equation:
34 - b = 17
I'd like step-by-step instructions for how to solve.
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Explain how to solve the following equation:

I'd like step-by-step instructions for how to solve.

Step 1. Subtract 34 from both sides so you can get variable only on one side and numbers only on the other side.

Step 2. Multiply by -1 to both sides of the to get a positive b

Step 3. Check solution and substitute into original equation

which is a true statement.

Step 4. ANSWER: Solution is .

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Respectfully,
Dr J

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