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 + 5b = -6b - 3y - 3 for b in terms of y.
| 8y + 3 | |
| -\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + \(\frac{1}{2}\) | |
| \(\frac{1}{14}\)y + \(\frac{2}{7}\) | |
| 2y + \(\frac{1}{2}\) |