Question

Y=5mx+8b solve for x

Answer 1

So you start with your original equation, and the easiest way is to flip it.

5mx+8b=Y

Add -8b to each side and get

5mx=-8b+y

Divide both sides by 5m and get

x=(-8b+y)/5m

Answer 2

x= - 8b/5m+Y/5m..............