SOLUTION: what the solution for b/-4 = 5 ?

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Question 830827: what the solution for b/-4 = 5 ?
Found 2 solutions by JulietG, LinnW:
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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You want to isolate the b.
To do this, multiply each side by -4
b/-4 * -4 = b
5 * -4 = -20
b = -20

Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b%2F-4+=+5
multiply each side by -4
4%2A%28b%2F-4%29+=%28-4%295
b = -20