SOLUTION: Consider the equation 5x+7y=29 b.Solve for x

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Question 174488This question is from textbook algebra 1
: Consider the equation 5x+7y=29
b.Solve for x This question is from textbook algebra 1

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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+7y=29
.
Start by subtracting 7y from both sides:
5x = -7y+29
Finally, divide both sides by 5:
x = (-7/5)y + 29/5

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Consider the equation 5x+7y=29
b.Solve for x
:
5x = 29 - 7y
x = 29%2F5 - 7%2F5y