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 + 3a = 6a - 2y - 1 for a in terms of y.
| -\(\frac{1}{4}\)y + \(\frac{1}{12}\) | |
| \(\frac{5}{11}\)y + \(\frac{1}{11}\) | |
| -8y + 3 | |
| -\(\frac{2}{3}\)y + \(\frac{1}{2}\) |