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Solve for y. 8x+y=15

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ANSWER

y = 15 - 8x

Step-by-step explanation

We want to solve for y in:

8x + y = 15

To do this, we have to make y the subject of the formula.

Do this by taking 8x to the right hand side and leaving y on the left:

8x + y = 15

=> y = 15 - 8x

We have solved for y.

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