Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

33+5b=98

Solve for b

33 + 5b = 98

Divide each side by 33

33b
33
=
  
5
33

Group constants

Group our constants 33 and 98.
subtract 33 from both sides

5b + 33 - 33 = 98 - 33

Cancel 33 on the left side:

5b = 65

Divide each side of the equation by 5

5b
5
=
  
65
5

b = 13

Final Answer


b = 13