Question

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

$b-14=-3$

Short answer

Solution of given equation is$b=11$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1.  Solving for value of b

$b-14=-3$

Adding $14$on both sides, we get

$\begin{array}{c}b-14+14=-3+14\\ b=14-3\\ b=11\end{array}$

Step 2. Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitute $b=11$ in given equation $b-14=-3$

On substituting We get

$\begin{array}{c}b-14=-3\\ 11-14=-3\\ -3=-3\end{array}$

Step 3.  Conclusion

Here, as both sides above expression are equal, our answer is true.