Question

What value of b makes the statement true?



17 = b – (–6.2)











A.

–23.2








B.

–10.8








C.

10.8








D.

23.2

Answer 1

Just plug it in and see.

Answer 2

17 = b - (-6.2) --- a negative times a negative equals a positive
17 = b + 6.2 --- subtract 6.2 from both sides
17 - 6.2 = b
10.8 = b

10.8 would make the statement true

Answer 3

I got 23.2 because I used a calculater @kelliegirl33