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 5a - a = -9a + 2x - 3 for a in terms of x.
| 11x - 1 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{3}\)x + \(\frac{5}{6}\) | |
| -2x - 2 | |
| \(\frac{3}{14}\)x - \(\frac{3}{14}\) |