Question

Solve the equation 3x - 13y = 2 for y.

Answer 1

`y = (3)/(13)x-(2)/(13)`

Explanation:

Move 3x to the other side, since 3x is being moved to the other side the sign will change from a positive to a negative

`-13y = -3x+2`

Divide both sides by 13

`y = (3)/(13)x-(2)/(13)`

Answer 2

Hey there! :)

3x - 13y = 2 ; solve for y.

In order to solve for y, we must isolate it by getting it onto its own side. We can do this by subtracting 3x from both sides.

-13y = -3x + 2

Then, divide both sides by -13.

-13y ÷ -13 = (-3x + 2) ÷ -13

Simplify.

y = 3/13x - 2/13

Therefore,
`y = (3)/(13)x- (2)/(13)`

Hope this helped! :)