Which ordered pair is a solution of the equation -3+5y=2x+3y ?

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Manrico Corazzi · Answer 1 · 2021-01-09T20:05:52+0000

Answer: x = y + −3/2

Explanation:

Let's solve for x.

−3+5y=2x+3y

Step 1: Flip the equation.

2x+3y=5y−3

Step 2: Add -3y to both sides.

2x+3y+−3y=5y−3+−3y

2x=2y−3

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x/2 = 2y - 3/2

ANSWER: x = y + -3/2