To solve the equation \(3x + 5y = 60\) for \(y\), follow these steps:
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Start with the original equation: \[ 3x + 5y = 60 \]
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Subtract \(3x\) from both sides: \[ 5y = 60 - 3x \]
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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate \(y\): \[ y = \frac{60 - 3x}{5} \]
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Simplify the equation: \[ y = \frac{60}{5} - \frac{3x}{5} \] \[ y = 12 - \frac{3}{5}x \]
So, the equation can be rewritten as: \[ y = -\frac{3}{5}x + 12 \]
This corresponds to the response: y = −3/5x + 12.