2b+5=-17

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Solution for 2b+5=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
2b + 5 = -17

Reorder the terms:
5 + 2b = -17

Solving
5 + 2b = -17

Solving for variable 'b'.

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

Add '-5' to each side of the equation.
5 + -5 + 2b = -17 + -5

Combine like terms: 5 + -5 = 0
0 + 2b = -17 + -5
2b = -17 + -5

Combine like terms: -17 + -5 = -22
2b = -22

Divide each side by '2'.
b = -11

Simplifying
b = -11

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