Question

How would i solve this for y?
2x + 3y = 1500

Answer 1

subtract then divide ...

Answer 2

subtract:
2x = 3y =1500
-2 -2
???

Answer 3

@amistre64

Answer 4

2x is a single term ... you have to treat it as one number to subtract it

subtract 2x

mutliplication and division can be used to split a term apart; divide 3y by 3

Answer 5

2x + 3y = 1500
-2x -2x
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3y = -2x + 1500
/3 /3
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y = (-2x+1500)/3