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Rearrange 24(x-y)=5x-3 to make y the subject

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Answer:

y =
(19x+3)/(24)

Explanation:

Given

24(x - y) = 5x - 3 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

24x - 24y = 5x - 3 ( subtract 24x from both sides )

- 24y = - 19x - 3 ( multiply through by - 1 to clear the leading negative )

24y = 19x + 3 ( divide both sides by 24 )

y =
(19x+3)/(24)

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