Question

Pls solve for each variable

Answer 1

`b=8`

Explanation:

`b-\left(-5\right)=13`

Apply rule:
`-\left(-a\right)=a`

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  `b+5=13`

Subtract 5 from both sides:

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  `b+5-5=13-5`

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  `b=8`

Answer 2

`b - ( - 5) = 13 \\ = > b + 5 = 13 \\ = > b = 13 - 5 \\ = > b = 8`

The answer is 8.