How do you solve for x in $4y + 3x = 5$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-20T02:44:02

$x=(5-4y)/3$

When solving for a variable, we need to isolate it using operands.

Initial equation:
$\qquad 4y+3x=5$

Subtract $4y$ on both sides
$\qquad 3x+4y-4y=5-4y$
$\qquad 3x=5-4y$

Divide (everything) by 3:
$\qquad x=(5-4y)/3$

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