Solve for b in the literal equation y = 17x + 17b

b= -x+ y/17

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subtract 17x from both sides of the equation in order to isolate b on one side.

y -17x= 17b

2. Divide every term by 17 in order to isolate b from any coefficients.

y/17 -17x/17 = 17b/17

3. Simplify

b= -x+y/17

the answer is 200

step-by-step explanation:

the way the question is worded, it seems to imply the $264 interest is simple interest, not compound interest.

the simple interest for 2 years is $264; the simple interest for 1 year is $132.

$132 interest on a $600 investment means an interest rate of (132/600)*100 = 22%.

the value of $200 at 22% interest compounded annually for three years is

200%281.22%29%5e3

the amount of interest is that value, minus the original $200.