SOLUTION: write the equation 5x-y=6 so that x is a function of y

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Question 572293: write the equation 5x-y=6 so that x is a function of y
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simply solve for x:
5x-y=6
5x = y+6
dividing both sides by 5:
x = y/5 + 6/5 (this is what they're looking for)