How do I solve - 5x+2y=6

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Mathematics

Rocco Rhodes

17 November, 04:30

How do I solve - 5x+2y=6

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Edith Mcbride · Answer 1

Answer: x = (2 y) / 5 - 6/5, y = (5 x) / 2 + 3

Solve for x:

2 y - 5 x = 6

Subtract 2 y from both sides:

-5 x = 6 - 2 y

Divide both sides by - 5:

Answer: x = (2 y) / 5 - 6/5

Solve for y:

2 y - 5 x = 6

Add 5 x to both sides:

2 y = 5 x + 6

Divide both sides by 2:

Answer: y = (5 x) / 2 + 3