Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency
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Apply inverse operations to isolate y.
y=-5+x
To solve the given literal equation for y, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.
LHS-x=RHS-x
.LHS /(-1).=.RHS /(-1).
Write as a difference of fractions
- a/- b=a/b
Put minus sign in front of fraction
a-(- b)=a+b
a/1=a