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

Question

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

We will move terms so that on the left side of the equation, minus b remains

And to the right side, we will move 8 and make sure to keep the plus and minus signs accordingly:

b=68 -b=6-8

We will subtract accordingly:

b=2 -b=-2

We will divide both sides by minus 1 and 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