Question

9b-5=5-9b is a formula

Answer 1

Yes, the equation \( 9b - 5 = 5 - 9b \) is an algebraic expression that can be solved for the variable \( b \).

To solve for \( b \), you can follow these steps:

1. Add \( 9b \) to both sides to combine like terms:

\[
9b + 9b - 5 = 5 - 9b + 9b
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
18b - 5 = 5
\]

2. Next, add 5 to both sides:

\[
18b - 5 + 5 = 5 + 5
\]

This gives:

\[
18b = 10
\]

3. Finally, divide both sides by 18 to solve for \( b \):

\[
b = \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{9}
\]

So the solution is:

\[
b = \frac{5}{9}
\]