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Question 1028534: I am not getting the right answer can you show me the process to obtain the answer?
y+2=5(x+1) for y
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, mananth:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1) Distributive Property on the right member
(2) Additive Inverse of +2, apply to BOTH members
(3) Combine any like-terms

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+2=5(x+1)
y+2-2=5(x+1)-2
y=5(x+1)-2
y=5x+5-2

y=5x+3