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