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 + 2a = -2a + 3x - 7 for a in terms of x.
| -\(\frac{1}{16}\)x - \(\frac{5}{16}\) | |
| \(\frac{6}{11}\)x + \(\frac{5}{11}\) | |
| -\(\frac{1}{3}\)x + 2\(\frac{1}{3}\) | |
| 2x - 1 |