Solve for b.
-b - 19 = -3b – 9

b=5

Step-by-step explanation:

-b - 19 = -3b – 9

Add 3b to each side

-b+3b - 19 = -3b+3b – 9

2b -19 = -9

Add 19 to each side

2b-19+19 = -9+19

2b = 10

Divide by 2

2b/2 =10/2

b=5

total amount to be paid = $19.5

step-by-step explanation:

given ,

original price = $25.99

discount = 25%

discount amount = 25% of original price

discount amount = 25/100   * 25.99

discount amount = $6.49

hence , the total amount to be paid = original price - discount amount

                                                            = $25.99 - $6.49

                                                            =$19.5

total amount to be paid = $19.5