SOLUTION: x+2y=5 and the answer is y=-x/2+5/2 how do i write it using y=(___)/

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Question 1009991: x+2y=5 and the answer is y=-x/2+5/2 how do i write it using y=(___)/
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%2B2y=5...first move x from left to the right side; note: it will change sign to minus
2y=-x%2B5......now both sides divide by 2
2y%2F2=-x%2F2%2B5%2F2
y=-x%2F2%2B5%2F2