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 -6a - 2a = 2a + 3x - 3 for a in terms of x.
| \(\frac{13}{16}\)x - \(\frac{9}{16}\) | |
| -\(\frac{5}{8}\)x + \(\frac{3}{8}\) | |
| 5x - 6 | |
| x + \(\frac{8}{9}\) |