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 = -2b + 3x - 8 for b in terms of x.
| 2\(\frac{1}{3}\)x - 2\(\frac{2}{3}\) | |
| -\(\frac{7}{11}\)x - \(\frac{8}{11}\) | |
| 5x + 2 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)x - \(\frac{1}{2}\) |