Manipulate the equation y=5x-11 so that it is written in terms of x. Which equation is equivalent to y=5x-11

A. X=(y/11)-5
B.x=y+11/5
C. Y-11/5
D.x=(y/5)+11

1 answer

To manipulate the equation \( y = 5x - 11 \) in terms of \( x \), we will solve for \( x \).

Starting with the equation: \[ y = 5x - 11 \]

Add 11 to both sides: \[ y + 11 = 5x \]

Now, divide both sides by 5: \[ x = \frac{y + 11}{5} \]

This equation can also be expressed as: \[ x = \frac{y}{5} + \frac{11}{5} \]

Now let's compare this with the options given:

A. \( x = \frac{y}{11} - 5 \)

B. \( x = \frac{y + 11}{5} \)

C. \( y - \frac{11}{5} \) (This doesn't represent \( x \))

D. \( x = \frac{y}{5} + 11 \) (This is incorrect; it doesn't match our derived equation.)

The correct answer is B. \( x = \frac{y + 11}{5} \).