To solve for \( b \) in the equation
\[ b - 1 = -27, \]
you need to isolate \( b \). To do that, add 1 to both sides of the equation:
\[ b - 1 + 1 = -27 + 1, \]
which simplifies to
\[ b = -26. \]
Thus, the solution is
\[ \boxed{-26}. \]
Solve for b.
b + –1 = –27
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