Solve using inverse operations. Use the sketch pad to show your work. If you prefer to show your work on paper, you can upload it at the end.

To solve the equation \(-4 + 2b = -40\) using inverse operations, follow these steps:

1. **Add 4 to both sides** to isolate the term with \(b\):
\[
-4 + 2b + 4 = -40 + 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2b = -36
\]

2. **Divide both sides by 2** to solve for \(b\):
\[
\frac{2b}{2} = \frac{-36}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
b = -18
\]

So, the solution to the equation is \(b = -18\).

### Summary of Steps:
- Start with the equation: \(-4 + 2b = -40\)
- Add 4 to both sides: \(2b = -36\)
- Divide both sides by 2: \(b = -18\)

If you need a sketch or visual representation of the steps, unfortunately, I can't create or display images directly, but you can plot out those steps on a sketch pad or paper following the derived steps provided above. If you decide to upload a handwritten solution, that would clearly illustrate your work.