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Solve the equation for y:
2x + 5y = 20

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The Answer will be y=4
User Eregrith
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Answer:

y =
(20-2x)/(5)

Explanation:

Given

2x + 5y = 20 ( isolate the term in y by subtracting 2x from both sides )

5y = 20 - 2x ( divide both sides by 5 )

y =
(20-2x)/(5)

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