Pre-Algebra Examples

$5 x - 9 y = 0$

Step 1

Add $9 y$ to both sides of the equation.

$5 x = 9 y$

Step 2

Divide each term in $5 x = 9 y$ by $5$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $5 x = 9 y$ by $5$ .

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{9 y}{5}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 x}{5} = \frac{9 y}{5}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{9 y}{5}$