solve for b if 7+16b=29+5b
7 + 16b = 29 + 5bKeep the variables on one side16b - 5b = 29 - 711b = 22Divide by 11 isolate b:\(\frac{11b}{11}\) = \(\frac{22}{11}\)11 and 11 cancels outb = 2check:7 + 16(2) = 29 + 5(2)7 + 32 = 29 + 1039 = 39