SOLUTION: solve the literal equation for y. x + 5y = 25

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Question 370583: solve the literal equation for y. x + 5y = 25
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B5y=25 Start with the given equation.


5y=25-x Subtract x from both sides.


5y=-x%2B25 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-x%2B25%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate y.


y=%28%28-1%29%2F%285%29%29x%2B%2825%29%2F%285%29 Break up the fraction.


y=-%281%2F5%29x%2B5 Reduce.


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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):