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Solve x − y = 5 for y.

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Answer:

-y=5-x

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:
y=-5+x

Step-by-step explanation:
Goal: to isolate y
x-y=5
Subtract both sides by x
x-y-x=5-x
-y=5-x
Divide both sides by -1 to make y positive
y=-5+x

I hope this helps! Please comment if you have any questions.
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