Question

Rearrange the equation so x is the independent variable. y+6=5(x-4)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = (y + 26)/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

y + 6 = 5(x - 4)

Step 2: Distribute

y + 6 = 5x - 20

Step 3: Isolate x

y + 26 = 5x

Step 4: Isolate variable x

(y + 26)/5 = x

Step 5: Rewrite

x = (y + 26)/5