SOLUTION: I always get confused with numbers and variables. 2x+5y=25 Is there an easier way?

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Question 238171: I always get confused with numbers and variables.

2x+5y=25
Is there an easier way?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If this is a linear equation then:
2x+5y=25 subtract 2x from both sides.
5y=-2x+25 divide by 5.
y=-2x/5+25/5 reduce 25/5
y=-2x/5+5 line equation.
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+15%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-2x%2F5+%2B5%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 15, y from -10 to 10, -2x/5 +5).