b/17-8b/17=63/17 what is b

Answer 1

To solve this equation, we first need to combine the two terms on the left side of the equation:

b/17 - 8b/17 = 63/17

Now, we can combine the terms by finding a common denominator:

(b - 8b)/17 = 63/17

Simplify the left side of the equation:

-7b/17 = 63/17

Now, we can solve for b by multiplying both sides by 17:

-7b = 63

Divide both sides by -7:

b = -9

Therefore, the value of b is -9.