Question

2x + 3b = 156
5 = b + 8

Answer 1

x = 29 , b = -3

Explanation:

5 = b + 8

5 - 8 = b

-3 = b

b = -3

2x + 3b = 156

156 / 3 = 52

52 / 2 = 26

x + b = 26

26 + 3 = 29

x = 29