Question

How do you solve `2(b+2)-(5+b)=-5`?

Answer 1

`b = -4`

Explanation:

distribute `2` and multiply everything in the second parentheses by `-1`:

`2b + 4 -5 - b = -5`

combine like terms:

`b - 1 = - 5`

add `1`:

`b= - 4`