Question

Solve the equation Twenty-five minus four b equals negative six b plus forty-seven, for b.

Answer 1

twenty-five minus four b equals negative six b plus forty-seven
25 - 4 b = - 6 b + 47

\[ \qquad\qquad\qquad\qquad25 - 4 b = - 6 b + 47\]

Answer 2

add 6b to both sides

and

take away 25 from both sides