2-5b=42

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Solution for 2-5b=42 equation: 


Simplifying
2 + -5b = 42

Solving
2 + -5b = 42

Solving for variable 'b'.

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

Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + -5b = 42 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + -5b = 42 + -2
-5b = 42 + -2

Combine like terms: 42 + -2 = 40
-5b = 40

Divide each side by '-5'.
b = -8

Simplifying
b = -8

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