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Y = 5x -12 make x subject of formula

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okay so Y = 5x - 12
move the -12 to the other side it becomes +
12+ Y = 5x
then minus Y on both sides so the Y cancels Y and 5x- Y is i’m not sure but u guess it cancels so
12=5x then you divide the 5
2.4=x
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Answer:

(y+12)/5=x

Explanation:

y=5x-12

get x by itself

y+12=5x

divide both sides by 5

(y+12)/5=x

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