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 4a - 8a = -2a - 5y - 2 for a in terms of y.
| 2\(\frac{1}{2}\)y + 1 | |
| -2y - 1\(\frac{1}{3}\) | |
| -1\(\frac{1}{2}\)y - 1 | |
| \(\frac{1}{2}\)y - \(\frac{1}{3}\) |