Isolate variable term: First, we need to isolate the term containing the variable b on one side of the equation.(114)b−8=16Add 8 to both sides to move the constant term to the right side.(114)b−8+8=16+8
Simplify equation: Now, simplify both sides of the equation.(114)b=24
Multiply by reciprocal: Next, we need to solve for b by getting rid of the fraction. Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 114, which is 411.411×114b=24×411
Simplify and solve: Simplify the left side by canceling out the common factors and perform the multiplication on the right side. b=24×(411)b=6×11
Find value of : Finally, multiply 6 by 11 to find the value of . = 66
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