Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. -9b + 4 + 13b = -16 4b + 4 = -16 4b = b = add -9b to both sides subtract -9b from both sides multiply both sides by -9b divide both sides by -9b combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$-9b + 13b + 4 = -16 \implies 4b + 4 = -16$

Step2: Subtract 4 from both sides

$4b + 4 - 4 = -16 - 4 \implies 4b = -20$

Step3: Divide by 4 on both sides

$\frac{4b}{4} = \frac{-20}{4} \implies b = -5$

Answer:

Missing description (for $-9b + 4 + 13b = -16 \to 4b + 4 = -16$): Combine like terms
Missing term for $4b$: $-20$
Missing term for $b$: $-5$