Question

Solve each equation for the bold variable​

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 3 - 2x

Step-by-step explanation:

The goal is to isolate the y variable

In order to have y by itself (on one side of the equation or equal sign), we must move the other numbers and variables to the other side.

Since 2x is on the same side as y, we have to subtract it from both sides. Subtracting it cancels out the original 2x and leaves the equation to look like this:

y = 3 - 2x

Now the y is isolated

Another example:

-5x + y = 15

To isolate the y, we must cancel out the -5x. Add 5x to both sides. It will cancel out the -5x and bring it to the right side of the equation, resulting in:

y = 15 + 5x