SOLUTION: Solve for y, x+5y=25, I need to know how to work this type of problem out. I have tried to get an answer and do not understand how to do this problem. As far as I can get is : 5y=

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Solve for y, x+5y=25, I need to know how to work this type of problem out. I have tried to get an answer and do not understand how to do this problem. As far as I can get is : 5y=      Log On


   

Question 334919: Solve for y, x+5y=25, I need to know how to work this type of problem out. I have tried to get an answer and do not understand how to do this problem. As far as I can get is : 5y= -1/5(x)+5.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B5y=25
Subtract x from both sides.
x-x%2B5y=25-x
0%2B5y=25-x
5y=25-x
Divide both sides by 5.
%285y%29%2F5=%2825-x%29%2F5
%285%2F5%29y=%2825%2F5%29-x%2F5
%281%29y=5-x%2F5
highlight%28y=5-x%2F5%29