I think you meant solve for x. Step 1: Flip the equation.<span><span><span>5x</span>−6</span>=y</span>Step 2: Add 6 to both sides.<span><span><span><span>5x</span>−6</span>+6</span>=<span>y+6</span></span><span><span>5x</span>=<span>y+6</span></span>Step 3: Divide both sides by 5.<span><span><span>5x/</span>5</span>=<span><span>y+6/</span>5</span></span><span>Answer: x=<span><span><span>1/5</span>y</span>+<span>6/<span>5</span></span></span></span>
You multiply (*) the pounds cost by the pounds when you get that amount you divide it by the cost of granola per pound that will give you dollars per pound.
