Question 200462
Do you want to solve for "x"?


{{{5x+30+y=180}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+30=180-y}}} Subtract y from both sides.



{{{5x=180-y-30}}} Subtract 30 from both sides.



{{{5x=150-y}}} Combine like terms.



{{{x=(150-y)/5}}} Divide both sides by 5.




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Do you want to solve for "y"?



{{{5x+30+y=180}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+y=180-30}}} Subtract 30 from both sides.



{{{5x+y=150}}} Combine like terms.



{{{y=150-5x}}} Subtract 5x from both sides.