SOLUTION: How would I solve for y in this equation? x= 3y + 5

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Question 74748This question is from textbook Algerbra 1 An Integrated Approach
: How would I solve for y in this equation? x= 3y + 5 This question is from textbook Algerbra 1 An Integrated Approach

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x=+3y+%2B+5
x+-+5=+3y+%2B+cross%285+-+5%29
x+-+5=+3y+Divide both sides by 3
%28x+-+5%29%2F3=+cross%283%2F3%29y+
y=%281%2F3%29x-5%2F3Here's the answer arranged in y=mx%2Bb form.