Chapter 0.5, Problem 13E

To determine

To solve the equation $b+2=-5$

Answer to Problem 13E

  $b=-7$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $b+2=-5$

Formula Used : Linear equations with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $b+2=-5$

To isolate the variable b, subtracting 2 from both sides-

  $b+2-2=-5-2$

This gives

  $b=-5-2$

Hence the final answer is,

  $b=-7$