Question

2y + 5x – z = 4y + 6x solve for y

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Answer 1

y = -z/2 - x/2

Explanation:

2y + 5x – z = 4y + 6x

-5x. -5x

2y - z = 4y + x

+z. +z

2y = 4y + z + x

-4y -4y

-2y = z + x

÷-2. ÷-2

y = -z/2 - x/2