3b-1=-16

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Solution for 3b-1=-16 equation: 


Simplifying
3b + -1 = -16

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 3b = -16

Solving
-1 + 3b = -16

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 + 3b = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 3b = -16 + 1
3b = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -16 + 1 = -15
3b = -15

Divide each side by '3'.
b = -5

Simplifying
b = -5

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