SOLUTION: When you have a problem b+4b=-90. What do you do fist and how you solve the problem.

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Question 104157This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: When you have a problem b+4b=-90. What do you do fist and how you solve the problem. This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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b%2B4b=-90 Start with the given equation



5b=-90 Combine like terms on the left side


b=%28-90%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate b



b=-18 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is b=-18