Twenty-five minus four b equals negative six b plus forty-seven

Twenty-five minus four b equals negative six b plus forty-seven

Ok......let's write this in "math" fashion....so we have

25 - 4b = 6b + 47    Since, I assume, we want to "solve" for b, let's add 4b to both sides...this gives

25 = 10b + 47  ....Now, subtract 47 from both sides...we have

-22 = 10b  ......Now divide by 10.... we have

-22/10 = b....let's "reduce" this to....... b = -11/5

Now...let's check our answer

25 - 4(-11/5) = 6(-11/5) + 47   ???

25 + 44/5 = -66/5 + 47  ???

110/5 = 22   ???

22 = 22

And our job is done......don't forget to tip your waitress!!!