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