Question

1. $-38 = 2b$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate $b$ by dividing by 2

Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for $b$.
$\frac{-38}{2} = \frac{2b}{2}$

Step2: Simplify both sides

Calculate the division to find the value of $b$.
$-19 = b$

Answer:

$b = -19$