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Solve the equation for y

(2)/(5)x + y = 3

User Rajat Modi
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multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

2x+3y=9

move variable to the right side and change its sign

2x=9-3y

divide both sides of the equation by 2

x=9/2-3/2y

User Giorgio Gelardi
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