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Write an equivalent equation by solving for y:

5x-6y=12

1 answer

5 x - 6 y = 12

Subtract 5 x to both sides

5 x - 6 y - 5 x = 12 - 5 x

- 6 y = 12 - 5 x

- 6 y = - 5 x + 12

Divide both sides by - 6

y = - 5 x / - 6 + 12 / - 6

y = 5 / 6 x - 2