Question

Solve the literal equation for y.

2x+5y = 3y+8

Answer 1

y = -x +4

Explanation:

2x+5y = 3y+8

Subtract 3y from each side

2x+5y-3y = 3y-3y+8

2x+2y = 8

Subtract 2x from each side

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

2y = -2x+8

Divide by 2

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

y = -x +4