You are asked to solve for y in the equation –3 = 5y – 2x, given that x = –4. What is the first step you would take?
A.
Substitute –4 for x in the equation.
B.
Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
C.
Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
D.
Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

Question

You are asked to solve for y in the equation –3 = 5y – 2x, given that x = –4. What is the first step you would take?
A.
Substitute –4 for x in the equation.
B.
Add 3 to both sides of the equation.
C.
Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
D.
Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

anonymous · Answer

If you're solving for Y, you'll need to isolate the variable first. How would you do that?