SOLUTION: how do I solve b/-3-4=12

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Question 856701: how do I solve b/-3-4=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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b%2F%28-3%29+-+4+=+12


b%2F%28-3%29+=+12%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


b%2F%28-3%29+=+16


b+=+16%28-3%29 Multiply both sides by -3 to isolate 'b'.


b+=+highlight%28-48%29