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 -6b - 2b = -7b - y - 1 for b in terms of y.
| -1\(\frac{3}{8}\)y - \(\frac{5}{8}\) | |
| -7y + 3 | |
| -11y + 3 | |
| y - 1 |