To solve the equation \( 44 = -11b + 33 \), we'll isolate \( b \). Here are the steps: 1. Subtract 33 from both sides of the equation: \[ 44 - 33 = -11b \] \[ 11 = -11b \] 2. Now, divide both sides by -11 to solve for \( b \): \[ b = \frac{11}{-11} \] \[ b = -1 \] Thus, the solution is: \[ b = -1 \]