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Make x the subject
5y + 2x = 25

User Jurij Jazdanov
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Answer:

x = -5/2 y +25/2

Explanation:

5y + 2x = 25

Subtract 5y from each side

5y + 2x -5y= -5y+25

2x = -5y +25

Divide by 2

2x/2 = -5y/2 +25/2

x = -5/2 y +25/2

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