Question

Given 5x-y=16, solve for y

Answer 1

Answer: y = 5x - 16

Explanation:

Add y to both sides of the equation:

5x - y + y = 16 + y

5x = 16 + y

Subtract 16 from both sides:

5x - 16 = 16 + y - 16

5x - 16 = y

Rearrange:

y = 5x - 16