Question

2/5(9-2b)=-14 ---how to solve and find what's "b" step by step?

Answer 1

is it ??/

2
-- (9 - 2b) = -14
5

Answer 2

b=-81.5

Answer 3

oh--- 2/5 is the fraction 2 over 5

Answer 4

and no, the answer isn't 81.5, it didn't worked out :P .......

Answer 5

If yes, then multiply both sides by 5/2

5 2 5
--- * --- (9 - 2b) = --- * -14
2 5 2

9 - 2b = -35
9 + 35 = 2b
44 = 2b
44/2 = b
22 = b