Question

Solve the literal equation cy−7=5d+3ycy−7=5d+3y for yy.

Answer 1

We are given the equation:

cy – 7 = 5d

And we are asked to find for y.

First step, add 7 on both sides:

cy – 7 + 7 = 5d + 7

cy = 5d + 7

Next step, divide both sides by c:

cy / c = (5d + 7) / c

y = (5d + 7) / c