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