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 -7b + 8b = -6b - 7x - 1 for b in terms of x.
| 15x + 1 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)x + 2 | |
| 2x - 9 | |
| \(\frac{1}{17}\)x + \(\frac{1}{17}\) |