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6x+5y=20 solve for y in terms of x

User Funnydman
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Answer:

y = -6/5x +4

Explanation:

6x+5y=20

Subtract 6x from each side

6x -6x+5y=20 -6x

5y = 20 -6x

Divide each side by 5

5y/5 = 20/5 -6x/5

y = 4 - 6/5x

We usually write the variable first

y = -6/5x +4

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