Question

What is b in this equation? -16 = 0.2b

Answer 1

In the equation "-16 = 0.2b", b is equal to -80.

Explanation:

-16 = 0.2b

Turn the decimal into a fraction. This will make solving simpler.

-16 =
`(1)/(5)b`

Multiply both sides by 5.

-80 = 1b

Simplify.

b = -80

Answer 2

-16=0.2b

-16/0.2=b

b= -80 answer