Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

b+4b=20

Solve for b

b + 4b = 20

Group the b terms on the left:

(1 + 4)b = 5b

Form modified equation

5b = + 20

Divide each side of the equation by 5

5b
5
=
  
20
5

b = 4

Final Answer


b = 4