can you please help me with my practice problem I need assistance.

Multiply through the equation by 6
[tex]-5(8+5b)\text{ = 450+10b}[/tex]open the parenthesis
-40 - 25b = 450 + 10b
collect like term
10b + 25b = -40 -450
35b = -490
Divide both-side of the equation by 35
b = -14