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 - 5b = -7b - 5y + 2 for b in terms of y.
| y + 2 | |
| -\(\frac{5}{12}\)y - \(\frac{1}{6}\) | |
| \(\frac{1}{8}\)y + \(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
| -\(\frac{1}{5}\)y - \(\frac{1}{5}\) |