SOLUTION: how do I solve this equation for y 11x+19y = 17

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Question 909742: how do I solve this equation for y
11x+19y = 17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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11x%2B19y+=+17

19y+=+17-11x Subtract 11x from both sides.

y+=+%2817-11x%29%2F19 Divide both sides by 19 to isolate y.