To solve for b, we will substitute b = 10 back into the equation.
26 + 14(10) - 4(10) = 26 + 140 - 40 = 166 - 40 = 126 = 4
Therefore, the solution is incorrect. Let's recalculate.
We have26 + 14b - 4b = 4
Combine like terms26 + 10b = 4
Subtract 26 from both sides10b = -22
Divide both sides by 10b = -22/1b = -2.2
Therefore, the correct solution is b = -2.2.
To solve for b, we will substitute b = 10 back into the equation.
26 + 14(10) - 4(10) =
26 + 140 - 40 =
166 - 40 =
126 = 4
Therefore, the solution is incorrect. Let's recalculate.
We have
26 + 14b - 4b = 4
Combine like terms
26 + 10b = 4
Subtract 26 from both sides
10b = -22
Divide both sides by 10
b = -22/1
b = -2.2
Therefore, the correct solution is b = -2.2.