SOLUTION: could you please help me do the two equations that follow. I have tried to get them, but just can't. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. 5/7x-3=2, -6y+2=8

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Question 120114This question is from textbook mathematics skill book
: could you please help me do the two equations that follow. I have tried to get them, but just can't. Thank you in advance for any help you can give.
5/7x-3=2, -6y+2=8
This question is from textbook mathematics skill book

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5/7)x-3=2
(5/7)x = 5
Divide both sides by 5 to get:
(1/7)x = 1
Multiply both sides by 7 to get:
x = 7
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-6y+2=8
Subtract 2 from both sides to get:
-6y = 6
Divide both sides by -6 to get;
y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.