Solve the equation for y (2)/(5)x + y = 3

Question

Solve the equation for y

`(2)/(5)x + y = 3`

Answer 1

multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

2x+3y=9

move variable to the right side and change its sign

2x=9-3y

divide both sides of the equation by 2

x=9/2-3/2y