To solve for \( b \), we need to isolate \( b \) in the given equation. The equation provided is \( a = b - 8 \). We can rearrange this equation to solve for \( b \) by adding 8 to both sides of the equation.
Step 1: Given Equation
We start with the equation given in the problem:
\[
a = b - 8
\]
Step 2: Rearranging the Equation
To isolate \( b \), we add 8 to both sides of the equation:
\[
b = a + 8
\]
Step 3: Substituting the Value of \( a \)
Assuming \( a = 10 \) (as an example), we substitute this value into the equation:
\[
b = 10 + 8
\]
Step 4: Calculating \( b \)
Now, we perform the addition:
\[
b = 18
\]
Final Answer
Thus, the value of \( b \) is
\[
\boxed{b = 18}
\]