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 -5b - 8b = 2b - y - 1 for b in terms of y.
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + 3 | |
| -y + \(\frac{1}{7}\) | |
| -9y + 3 | |
| 1\(\frac{1}{5}\)y - \(\frac{2}{5}\) |