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 -8a + 5a = -2a + 8x + 5 for a in terms of x.
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)x - \(\frac{5}{6}\) | |
| 4x + 6 | |
| -\(\frac{4}{11}\)x - \(\frac{4}{11}\) | |
| -\(\frac{4}{13}\)x - \(\frac{5}{13}\) |