Question

Solve for the indicated variable.
8y + 7x = 9 for x

Answer 1

x = 9-8y/7

Explanation:

8y+7x=9

Subtract 8y from both sides.

7x=9−8y

Divide both sides by 7.

7x/7 = 9 - 8y/7

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Dividing by 7 undoes the multiplication by 7.

x = 9-8y/7

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