SOLUTION: how can we solve this in linear equation 5x-3=5+1/2y

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Question 145455: how can we solve this in linear equation 5x-3=5+1/2y
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-3=5+(1/2)y
5x-8 = (1/2)y
Multiply thru by 2 to get:
y = 10x - 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.