Question

solve $(-7)+b = (-11)$.
$b = $
(lesson 5 - 15)

Explanation:

Step1: Add 7 to both sides

To solve for \( b \), we add 7 to both sides of the equation \((-7) + b = -11\). This gives us \((-7) + b + 7 = -11 + 7\).

Step2: Simplify both sides

Simplifying the left side, \(-7 + 7 = 0\), so we have \( b = -11 + 7 \). Simplifying the right side, \(-11 + 7 = -4\).

Answer:

\( b = -4 \)