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 b + 3b = -b - y - 4 for b in terms of y.
| -2\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + 1\(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
| 3\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + 4 | |
| -y + \(\frac{8}{15}\) | |
| -2y - 2 |