Question

I have to solve the following equation and check my work. Not sure how to do this if someone oculd help me out. The problem is

(17b-5)-8(2b+4)=-6

Answer 1

(17b-5)-8(2b+4)=-6

17b - 16b - 5 - 32 = -6
b = 37 - 6
b = 31