Question

Solve -4 b + 2 = 18.

b =

Answer 1

Answer:-4

Explanation:

-4b+2=18

Subtract 2 from both sides

-4b+2-2=18-2

-4b=16

Divide both sides by -4

-4b/-4=16/-4

b=-4

Answer 2

b = -4

Explanation:

-4 b + 2 = 18

Subtract 2 from each side

-4 b + 2-2 = 18-2

-4b = 16

Divide by -4

-4b/-4 = 16/-4

b = -4