Question

How do you solve the literal equation for y: `y +5x=17`?

Answer 1

This one isn't rocket science:

`y = -5x + 17`

Answer 2

`y=-5x+17`

Explanation:

`"isolate y by subtracting "5x" from both sides"`

`ycancel(+5x)cancel(-5x)=-5x+17" giving"`

`y=-5x+17`