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5x+y=2 solve the literal equation for x

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Answer:


\sf \: x = - (1)/(5) y + (2)/(5)

Explanation:

5x+y=2 solve the literal{It's called linear }equation for x

5x+y=2

Step 1: Add -y to both sides.

5x+y+−y=2+−y

5x=−y+2

Step 2: Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5=−y+2/5

x=−1/5y+2/5

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