When solving an equation with two variables, replace the variables with the values given and then solve the now variable-free equation. (Remember order of operations, PEMDAS, Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.)
Solve -b + 5b = -3b + 8y - 5 for b in terms of y.
| 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)y - 2\(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
| y - 3 | |
| -2y + \(\frac{3}{5}\) | |
| -\(\frac{3}{4}\)y - 2\(\frac{1}{4}\) |