Solve the Linear Equation: Finding b in 8-b=6

Question

Solve for b b :

8b=6 8-b=6

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Find B
00:03 Let's arrange the equation so that B is isolated on one side
00:06 Combine like terms
00:09 Convert from negative to positive
00:12 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

First we will move terms so that -b remains remains on the left side of the equation.

We'll move 8 to the right-hand side, making sure to retain the plus and minus signs accordingly:

b=68 -b=6-8

Then we will subtract as follows:

b=2 -b=-2

Finally, we will divide both sides by -1 (be careful with the plus and minus signs when dividing by a negative):

b1=21 \frac{-b}{-1}=\frac{-2}{-1}

b=2 b=2

Answer

2 2