x+y=5 what is x

Cheyanne Leigh

Cheyanne Leigh

Answered question

2021-02-25

x+y=5
what is x

Answer & Explanation

Isma Jimenez

Isma Jimenez

Skilled2021-02-26Added 84 answers

To find x we will isolate for the variable x:
x + y = 5
x + y - y = 5 - y (subtract y from both sides)
x = 5 - y = -y + 5
Therefore x = -y + 5.

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