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 -5b - 8b = b - 5y - 6 for b in terms of y.
| 5y - 2 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + 1 | |
| -4y - 1 | |
| \(\frac{1}{2}\)y + \(\frac{1}{2}\) |