1. **State the problem:** Solve for $b$ in an equation involving $b$. 2. **General approach:** To solve for $b$, isolate $b$ on one side of the equation using algebraic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring. 3. **Example:** Suppose the equation is $ab = c$ where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are known values and $b$ is unknown. 4. **Isolate $b$:** Divide both sides by $a$ (assuming $a \neq 0$): $$b = \frac{c}{a}$$ 5. **Show cancellation:** $$\cancel{a}b = \frac{c}{\cancel{a}}$$ 6. **Result:** $b = \frac{c}{a}$. If you provide the specific equation, I can solve for $b$ explicitly.