Question

Solve the following literal equation for x then for y
8x+5y=10

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Given

8x + 5y = 10 ← solve for x by subtracting 5y from both sides

8x = 10 - 5y ( divide both sides by 8 )

x =
`(10-5y)/(8)`

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Solve for y by subtracting 8x from both sides

5y = 10 - 8x ( divide both sides by 5 )

y =
`(10-8x)/(5)`