SOLUTION: Solve the equation for y: 8x - 5y =12

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Question 171426: Solve the equation for y: 8x - 5y =12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-5y=12 Start with the given equation.


-5y=12-8x Subtract 8x from both sides.


-5y=-8x%2B12 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-8x%2B12%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate y.


y=%28%28-8%29%2F%28-5%29%29x%2B%2812%29%2F%28-5%29 Break up the fraction.


y=%288%2F5%29x-12%2F5 Reduce.