To solve the equation \(-76 = -3b - 49\), follow these steps: 1. Add 49 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \(b\): \[ -76 + 49 = -3b \] \[ -27 = -3b \] 2. Now, divide both sides by -3 to solve for \(b\): \[ b = \frac{-27}{-3} \] \[ b = 9 \] So, the solution is \(b = 9\).

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To solve the equation \(-76 = -3b - 49\), follow these steps:

Add 49 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \(b\):

\[ -76 + 49 = -3b \]

\[ -27 = -3b \]
Now, divide both sides by -3 to solve for \(b\):

\[ b = \frac{-27}{-3} \]

\[ b = 9 \]

So, the solution is \(b = 9\).