SOLUTION: x=(8-5y)/2y make y the subject of formula.

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Question 986313: x=(8-5y)/2y make y the subject of formula.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=(8-5y)/2y make y the subject of formula.
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2xy = 8-5y
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Get the "y" terms together::
2xy + 5y = 8
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Factor out the "y"::
(2x+5)y = 8
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Solve for "y"::
y = 8/(2x+5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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