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Express y in terms of x for the equation: −2y + 5x = 7

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-2 y + 5 x = 7
-2 y = 7 - 5 x
y = (7 - 5 x) / -2
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Answer:

Explanation:

Given that:

−2y+3x=14

⇒ -2y = 14 - 3x

y = 3/2x - 7

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