Question

Solve the following equation for x: 2x + 5y = 8.

Answer 1

x = -5/2 y +4

Explanation:

2x+5y = 8

Subtract 5y from each side

2x+5y -5y = -5y+8

2x = -5y+8

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = -5y/2 +8/2

x = -5/2 y +4