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

you have to put each number in the b spot so try that and you will get your answer

Answer 2

try a

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

what you get when you put a in b slot

Answer 5

o-o i get 4.0

Answer 6

so its c d

Answer 7

idk try it

Answer 8

or to do it algebraically
isolate the variable to one side and whatever you do to one side of an equation also do to the other to maintain the balance

Answer 9

then simplify by adding like terms

Answer 10

no not c ITS D

Answer 11

just for reference and later, whenever the variable has a coefficient greater than one divide by the coefficient to get the variable

Answer 12

Try 17 - -6.2=?
Then reverse it.
I say its D.