Solve the equation 2x + 3y = 5 for x.

Ashraf Abrahams asked Apr 28, 2023

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Answer:

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

Explanation:

2x + 3y = 5

isolate variable: 2x = 5-3y

divide by 2: x =
(5-3y)/(2)

GabrielP answered May 4, 2023

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