How do i rewrite an equation so that y is a function of x? for example how do i rewrite : 3x + 5y = 7?

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Natalya Carrillo

Mathematics

16 September, 18:06

How do i rewrite an equation so that y is a function of x? for example how do i rewrite : 3x + 5y = 7?

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Deangelo Small · Answer 1

If you would like to rewrite the equation 3*x + 5*y = 7 so that y is a function of x, you can do this using the next few steps:

3*x + 5*y = 7

5*y = 7 - 3*x / 5

y = (7 - 3*x) / 5

y = 7/5 - 3/5*x

The result is y = 7/5 - 3/5*x.