Question

The subject of the formula below is y. y =x+5 rearrange the formula to make x the subject.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = y - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

y = x + 5 ( isolate x by subtracting 5 from both sides )

y - 5 = x

Answer 2

Answer:

x = y - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

y = x + 5

subtract 5 left and right of the = sign , which gives you the answer.

y - 5 = x + 5 - 5

+5 - 5 = 0 so...

y - 5 = x

re arrange and voila!

x = y - 5