What is the simplified version of 4b-7-3b+9

Answer: b+2

Step-by-step explanation:

4b-7-3b+9

b+2

Simplifying:

3b + - 9 + - 8b = 11

Reorder the terms:

-9 + 3b + - 8b = 11

Combine like terms: 3b + - 8b = - 5b

-9 + - 5b = 11

Solving

-9 + - 5b = 11

Solving for variable 'b'.

Move all terms containing b to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '9' to each side of the equation.

-9 + 9 + - 5b = 11 + 9

Combine like terms: - 9 + 9 = 0

0 + - 5b = 11 + 9

-5b = 11 + 9

Combine like terms: 11 + 9 = 20

-5b = 20

Divide each side by '-5'.

b = - 4

Simplifying

Answer: b = - 4