Question

Solve 5x - 8y = 11 for y.

y=?

(Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
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Answer 1

y =
`(5x-11)/(8)`

Explanation:

Given

5x - 8y = 11 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 8y = 11 - 5x ( multiply through by - 1 )

8y = - 11 + 5x = 5x - 11 ( divide both sides by 8 )

y =
`(5x-11)/(8)`