2b-1=17

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Solution for 2b-1=17 equation:


Simplifying
2b + -1 = 17

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 2b = 17

Solving
-1 + 2b = 17

Solving for variable 'b'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 2b = 17 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 2b = 17 + 1
2b = 17 + 1

Combine like terms: 17 + 1 = 18
2b = 18

Divide each side by '2'.
b = 9

Simplifying
b = 9

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