Question

5. (01.06 MC)
Solve the following equation for x: 5x + 3y = 15.

Answer 1

x =
`(15-3y)/(5)`

Explanation:

5x + 3y = 15 ( isolate the term in x by subtracting 3y from both sides )

5x = 15 - 3y ( isolate x by dividing both sides by 5 )

x =
`(15-3y)/(5)`