b-1-3b=32

Solution for b-1-3b=32 equation:

Simplifying
b + -1 + -3b = 32

Reorder the terms:
-1 + b + -3b = 32

Combine like terms: b + -3b = -2b
-1 + -2b = 32

Solving
-1 + -2b = 32

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 = 32 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + -2b = 32 + 1
-2b = 32 + 1

Combine like terms: 32 + 1 = 33
-2b = 33

Divide each side by '-2'.
b = -16.5

Simplifying
b = -16.5