SOLUTION: Question 309816: I am trouble solving the equation for y: Show the steps. {{{x= (5y-3)/(y+2)}}}

Question 309817: Question 309816: I am trouble solving the equation for y:
Show the steps.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20063) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Put a 1 under the x



Cross-multiply:



Distribute:



Isolate terms which contain y by adding  to both sides:



Factor out y on the left:



Divide both sides by 



Cancel:





Edwin

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