Certainly! Let's solve for [tex]\( b \)[/tex] given the equation [tex]\( 14 + b = a \)[/tex].
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Identify the original equation:
[tex]\[
14 + b = a
\][/tex]
2. Isolate [tex]\( b \)[/tex]: To isolate [tex]\( b \)[/tex], we need to move the constant term 14 to the other side of the equation. To do this, we subtract 14 from both sides.
[tex]\[
14 + b - 14 = a - 14
\][/tex]
3. Simplify: On the left side, [tex]\( 14 - 14 \)[/tex] equals 0, so we are left with:
[tex]\[
b = a - 14
\][/tex]
### Final Answer:
[tex]\[
b = a - 14
\][/tex]
So, [tex]\( b \)[/tex] is equal to [tex]\( a \)[/tex] minus 14.
