Question

Solve for y: 2x + 5y = 25
y = 5x +2/5
y = 5/2x+5
Oy=2/5x -5
y = 2/5x+5

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

given

2x + 5y = 25 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

5y = - 2x + 25 ( divide through by 5 )

`(5)/(5)` y =
`(-2)/(5)` x +
`(25)/(5)` ( simplify )

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