SOLUTION: how do I solve problems like -8 + 11b = -140

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Question 1121141: how do I solve problems like -8 + 11b = -140
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do I solve problems like -8 + 11b = -140
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Isolate b, get it on one side of the equal sign by itself.
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Add 8 to each side.
Divide by 11.

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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