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 -4b - 8b = -5b + 3z + 3 for b in terms of z.
| 12z + 5 | |
| 2z - 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
| 11z + 3 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{11}\)z - \(\frac{5}{11}\) |