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2x+ 3 / 5= y rearrange to make x the subject
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2x+ 3 / 5= y
rearrange to make x the subject

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Answer:

(5y-3)/2

Explanation:

Given the equation 2x+ 3 / 5= y

Cross multiply

2x+3 = 5 * y

2x+3 = 5y

Subtract 3 from both sides

2x+3-3 = 5y - 3

2x = 5y-3

Divide both sides by 2

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

x = (5y-3)/2

Hence the value of x is (5y-3)/2

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