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 4b + 5b = -9b + 3y - 8 for b in terms of y.
-1\(\frac{1}{3}\)y - 1 | |
\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + \(\frac{2}{5}\) | |
-\(\frac{2}{13}\)y - \(\frac{8}{13}\) | |
\(\frac{5}{7}\)y + \(\frac{5}{7}\) |