Finite Math Examples

$y = 5 x - 3$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $5 x - 3 = y$ .

$5 x - 3 = y$

Step 2

Add $3$ to both sides of the equation.

$5 x = y + 3$

Step 3

Divide each term in $5 x = y + 3$ by $5$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $5 x = y + 3$ by $5$ .

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{y}{5} + \frac{3}{5}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{y}{5} + \frac{3}{5}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{y}{5} + \frac{3}{5}$