Question

X+5y=15 I need to solve for x and y

Answer 1

Hi there!

Solve for x
$x + 5y = 15$

Subtract 5y from both sides.
$x = 15 - 5y$

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Solve for y
$x + 5y = 15$

Subtract x from both sides.
$5y = 15 - x$

Divide both sides by 5.
$y = 3 - \frac{1}{5} x$