Question

Solve -4b + 2 = 18.

b =

Answer 1

b= -4b=18-2

=16

b=16+(-4)

=12

Answer 2

b = -4

Explanation:

your equation: -4b + 2 = 18

subtract 2 from both sides: -4b = 16

divide both sides by -4 to isolate the variable: b = -4