Question

Solve the following equation for x: 2x + 5y = 8.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\pmb{x=-\dfrac{5}{2}y+4 }$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2x+5y=8\\\\2x=-5y+8\\\\x=\dfrac{-5y+8}{2}\\\\x=\dfrac{-5}{2}y+4$