l 2b-7=33
Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

2b-7=33

Solve for b

2b - 7 = 33

Divide each side by 2

2b
2
=
  
-7
2

Group constants

Group our constants -7 and 33.
add 7 to both sides

2b - 7 + 7 = 33 + 7

Cancel 7 on the left side:

2b = 40

Divide each side of the equation by 2

2b
2
=
  
40
2

b = 20

Final Answer


b = 20