Question

How to isolate b+11/3 = -2?

Answer 1

b= -5 2/3

Explanation:

Given: b + 11/3 = -2

Isolate the variable by subtracting 11/3: b = -2 - 11/3

Rewrite -2 as to be used for subtraction by fractions: b = -6/3 - 11/3

Solve: b= -17/3

Simplify: b= -5 2/3