9b + 5 = 41
Algebraically.
Subtract 5 from each side.
9b = 36
Divide both sides integers by 9.
b = 4
======Check
9(4) + 5 = 41
36 + 5 = 41
41 = 41
------Checks
9b + 5 = 41 ..... What is the value of b?
9b+5=41
9b=41-5
9b=36
b=36/9
b=4
9(4)+5=41
41=41