SOLUTION: i need to make y the subject of the equation, eg y=.... 5u=2y^2-7y

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Question 597414: i need to make y the subject of the equation, eg y=....
5u=2y^2-7y
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5u=2y^2-7y
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2y^2-7y-5u = 0
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Use the Quadratic Formula:
y = [7 +- sqrt(49 - 4*2*(-5u)]/4
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y = [7 +- sqrt(49+40u)]/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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