question\nsolve for b.\n14 - \\frac{b}{8} = 17

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 14 from both sides

$$14-\frac{b}{8}-14 = 17 - 14$$ $$-\frac{b}{8}=3$$

Step2: Multiply both sides by -8

$$-\frac{b}{8}\times(-8)=3\times(-8)$$ $$b = - 24$$

Answer:

$b=-24$