Question

solve for b.
-11b + 7 = 40

b = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 7 from both sides

$-11b + 7 - 7 = 40 - 7$
$-11b = 33$

Step2: Divide by -11 on both sides

$\frac{-11b}{-11} = \frac{33}{-11}$
$b = -3$

Answer:

$b = -3$