Question

solve for b.
12 < 5b + 17

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 17 from both sides

$12 - 17 < 5b + 17 - 17$
$-5 < 5b$

Step2: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{-5}{5} < \frac{5b}{5}$
$-1 < b$

Answer:

$b > -1$