SOLUTION: On the equation y+2x=5 I need to solve for y. I have came up with two differant answers. y=3x and y=5-2x. Do I subtract 5 minus 2x or leave it as is due to the variable?

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Question 349851: On the equation y+2x=5 I need to solve for y. I have came up with two differant answers. y=3x and y=5-2x. Do I subtract 5 minus 2x or leave it as is due to the variable?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+2x=5 I need to solve for y
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Subtract 2x
y = -2x + 5 or 5 - 2x, same thing.

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