Question

What is the solution of the linear equation -12+3b - 1 = -5 - b

Answer 1

`- 12 + 3b - 1 = - 5 - b \\ \\ - 13 + 3b = - 5 - b \\ \\ - 8 = - 4b \\ \\ b = 2`

First, add both sides by 5 and then subtract both sides by 3b

Answer 2

The solution of the given linear equation is 2.

Explanation:

`-12+3b - 1 = -5 - b`

Step 1 :Take all the like terms on same side

`-12+5 - 1 = - b- 3b`

Step 2 :

`-8=-4b`

Step 3 :

`b=(-8)/(-4)=2`

The solution of the given linear equation is 2.