y - 5 = m(x-2) ; Solve for x.
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the equation:
y - 5 = m(x - 2)
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we first distribute m to each value inside the parenthesis first, then solve for x.
y - 5 = mx - 2m
Transpose -2m to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
y -5 + 2m = mx
Divide both side by m in order to determine the value of x.
mx/m = (y - 5 + 2m)/m
x = y/m - 5/m + 2
Final answer:
x = y/m - 5/m + 2