Question 538792
{{{-9-b+8b=-23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7b-9=-23}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7b=-23+9}}} Add {{{9}}} to both sides.



{{{7b=-14}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-14)/(7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{7}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=-2}}} 



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