To solve the equation \( b + 4 = 21 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation. \[ b + 4 - 4 = 21 - 4 \implies b = 17 \]
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The answer is \( b = 17 \).
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Check the solution by substituting 17 for b. \[ 17 + 4 = 21 , (True) \]
The correct choice describes these steps accurately.
The correct sequence of responses is:
- Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
- The answer is \( b = 17 \).
- Check the solution by substituting 17 for b.