SOLUTION: I need help on solving some questions. 2y=-5x. Thanks, Lee

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Question 166639: I need help on solving some questions. 2y=-5x.
Thanks,
Lee
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you want to solve for "y"?


2y=-5x Start with the given equation.


y=%28-5x%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=-%285%2F2%29x Rearrange the terms.


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Answer:

So the answer is y=-%285%2F2%29x