To solve this equation, we first need to simplify the expression by combining like terms:
13789 - (359 - b) = 13497
13789 - 359 + b = 13497 (distribute the negative sign)
13430 + b = 13497 (combine terms)
b = 13497 - 13430
b = 67
Therefore, the value of b is 67.
To solve this equation, we first need to simplify the expression by combining like terms:
13789 - (359 - b) = 13497
13789 - 359 + b = 13497 (distribute the negative sign)
13430 + b = 13497 (combine terms)
b = 13497 - 13430
b = 67
Therefore, the value of b is 67.