Question

Solve the following equation for x: 2x + 5y = 8.

x = 5/2 + 4
x = negative f 5/2− 4
x = 5/2 − 4
x = negative 5/2 + 4

Answer 1

x = -5/2 y +4

Explanation:

2x + 5y = 8

Subtract 5y from each side

2x + 5y-5y = 8-5y

2x = -5y +8

Divide by 2

2x/2 = -5y/2 +8/2

x = -5/2 y +4