Question 617106: Solve the given equation for the indicated variable.
7x - 5y = 2(x+1);x Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, josmiceli:Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Solve the given equation for the indicated variable.
7x - 5y = 2(x+1);x
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7x - 5y = 2(x+1)
distributing the right side:
7x - 5y = 2x+2
subtract 2x from both sides:
5x - 5y = 2
add 5y to both sides:
5x = 5y+2
divide both sides by 5:
x = y + 2/5
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