SOLUTION: I am in 7th grade. And i was not in pre-algebra class for the lesson. So, my homework asks "write each equation as a function in "y=..." form. My first problem is . . . 1: 3y= 15

Question 403091: I am in 7th grade. And i was not in pre-algebra class for the lesson. So, my homework asks "write each equation as a function in "y=..." form.
My first problem is . . .
1: 3y= 15x - 12
I dont get how to do it. And everytime i look for help, it's always shows more complicated than it seems.
Help?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"write each equation as a function in "y=..." form.
My first problem is . . .
3y= 15x - 12
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Divide each side of the equation by 3 to get:
(3y/3) = (15x-12)/3
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Remember that the 3 on the right side is a common denominator.
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y = (15x/3) - (12/3)
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y = 5x - 4
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cheers,
Stan H.
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