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the subject of the formula below is y=5x+2 rearrange the formula to make x the subject and its not y-2/5

the subject of the formula below is y=5x+2 rearrange the formula to make x the subject-example-1

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Answer:

x = (y - 2) / 5

Explanation:

Move the constant term to the right side of the equation

y = 5x + 2

y - 2 = 5x

Divide both sides of the equation by 5

(y - 2) / 5 = x

Therefore, the rearranged formula with x as the subject is:

x = (y - 2) / 5

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