Question

5x + 2y = 8
How do I solve for y

Answer 1

Divide both sides
2y = 8 - 5x
Write in parametric form
Y= 4 -5/2x
Answer:

Y= 4 -5/2x , X€R

Answer 2

first, subtract 5x from both sides. now you have 2y = -5x + 8. then divide everything by 2. now you have y = (-5x+8)/2