-6=b8 one and two step problems

b = -3/4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Equality Properties

Multiplication Property of Equality Division Property of Equality Addition Property of Equality Subtract Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-6 = b8

Step 2: Solve for b

Rewrite:                                 -6 = 8bDivide 8 on both sides:        -6/8 = bRewrite:                                 b = -6/8[Fraction] Simplify:                b = -3/4

Step 3: Check

Plug in b into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

Substitute in b:                     -6 = (-3/4)8Multiply:                                -6 = -24/4Divide:                                  -6 = -6

Here we see that -6 does indeed equal -6.

∴ b = -3/4 is the solution to the equation.

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