5 + 1/7b = - 2

whats be and explanation

(don't get it cause its a fraction)

5 + (1/7) b=-2

First subtract 5 from both sides. Our goal is to isolate b.

5 + (1/7) b-5 = - 2-5

(1/7) b = - 7

Now multiply both sides by 7 because (1/7) * 7 = 7/7 or 1.

7 * (1/7) b = - 7*7

1b = - 49

Final answer: b = - 49