Solve the equation. 24 = $-$ 3 $-$ 13 b
A) $b = - \frac { 27 } { 13 }$
B) $b = - \frac { 21 } { 13 }$
C) $b = \frac { 27 } { 13 }$
D) $b = \frac { 21 } { 13 }$

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First, add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with $b$, getting $24 + 3 = -13b$, which simplifies to $27 = -13b$. Then, divide both sides by -13 to solve for $b$, resulting in $b = -\frac{27}{13}$.

Solve the Equation −-− 3 −-− 13 B A) b=−2713b = - \frac { 27 } { 13 }b=−1327​

Solve the Equation $-$ 3 $-$ 13 B
A) $b = - \frac { 27 } { 13 }$