SOLUTION: the question i am having problem with is: 5x-y=10, what is the value of x. can you please help me with this problem.

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Question 13362: the question i am having problem with is: 5x-y=10, what is the value of x. can you please help me with this problem.
Answer by serenebarril(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-y=10
5x-y+y=10+y - Addition property of equality
5x/5=(10+y)/5-Division Property of Equality
x=(10+y)/5
note: you can't get an exact value for x because you need at least two equations when you have two variables