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I need help with solving for y

I need help with solving for y-example-1
User Hinrik
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Answer:

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

Explanation:

Solve an equation for a variable mean to leave that variable on one side of that equation by itself.

5x + 3y = 15

5x + 3y - 5x = 15 - 5x

3y = - 5x + 15


(3y)/(3) =
(-5x)/(3) +
(15)/(3)

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

User Jonathan Dion
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I believe it would be y=5-5x/3
User Yet Another Geek
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