Question

Solve the following equation for y: ax +by = c

Answer 1

`y = (c-ax)/(b)`

Explanation:

ax + by = c

subtract ax from both sides

ax + by = c

-ax -ax

=

by = c- ax

divide b on both sides

`(by)/(b)` =
`(c- ax)/(b)`

=

`y = (c-ax)/(b)`