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Solving for y in this problem.

Solving for y in this problem.-example-1

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Answer:


y=-2+5x

Explanation:


5x-y=2\\\\5x-5x-y=2-5x\\\\-y=2-5x\\\\(-y=2-5x)/(-1)\\\\ \boxed{y=-2+5x}

Hope this helps.

Extra note: Another correct answer would be
y=5x-2

User Benjam
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Answer:

y = 5x-2

Explanation:

5x - y = 2

Subtract 5x from each side

5x - y -5x = 2 -5x

-y = -5x+2

Multiply each side by -1

y = 5x-2

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