Question 97160
{{{14b = 16(b + 12)}}} Start with the given equation



{{{14b = 16b + 192}}} Distribute



{{{14b-16b=192}}} Subtract 16b from both sides



{{{-2b=192}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{b=(192)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by -2 to isolate b




{{{b=-96}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{b=-96}}}