Enter Equation or Inequality
  

Solve the following equation

-5b-22=-7

Solve for b

-5b - 22 = - 7

Group constants

Group our constants -22 and -7.
add 22 to both sides

-5b - 22 + 22 = -7 + 22

Cancel 22 on the left side:

-5b = 15

Divide each side of the equation by -5

-5b
-5
=
  
15
-5

b = - 3

Final Answer

b = - 3


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What is the Answer?
b = - 3
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