To solve for b in this equation, we'll need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing the same operation on each side until we're left with b by itself.
1. Start by multiplying both sides of the equation by -8 to eliminate the fraction:
start fraction lower b over negative 8 end fraction * (-8) = -2 * (-8)
2. Simplify the left side by canceling out the negative signs and the 8s:
lower b = 16
3. Therefore, the solution is:
b = 16
start fraction lower b over negative 8 end fraction= –2
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