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 2a - 5a = a - 4x + 2 for a in terms of x.
| \(\frac{1}{3}\)x + \(\frac{5}{6}\) | |
| x + 2 | |
| -\(\frac{6}{11}\)x + \(\frac{5}{11}\) | |
| 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)x + 4\(\frac{1}{2}\) |