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 - 5b = 3b + 7x + 8 for b in terms of x.
| -3x - 2 | |
| \(\frac{1}{9}\)x + \(\frac{4}{9}\) | |
| -2x - \(\frac{5}{8}\) | |
| x + \(\frac{5}{6}\) |