Question

Solve the equation for y:
2x + 5y = 20

Answer 1

The Answer will be y=4

Answer 2

y =
`(20-2x)/(5)`

Explanation:

Given

2x + 5y = 20 ( isolate the term in y by subtracting 2x from both sides )

5y = 20 - 2x ( divide both sides by 5 )

y =
`(20-2x)/(5)`