Question

Solve for b.
-1lb + 7 = 40

Answer 1

b = -33/l

Explanation:

-1lb + 7 = 40

-1lb = 33 (subtraction property of equality)

-1lb/l = 33/l (division property of equality)

-1b/-1 = -33/l (division property of equality)

b = -33/l (solved)