Solving for y in Linear Equations

Nikita is solving the equation x = 5y + 17 for y. The process involves isolating y by first subtracting 17 from both sides, resulting in x - 17 = 5y. Then, both sides are divided by 5 to isolate y, leading to the final expression y = (x - 17) / 5.

What is the initial equation that Nikita is trying to solve for y?

• x = 5y + 17

• y = 5x + 17

• x = 17y + 5

• y = 17x + 5

What is the first step in isolating y in the equation x = 5y + 17?

• Add 17 to both sides

• Subtract 17 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

After subtracting 17 from both sides, what does the equation become?

• x = 5y + 17

• x + 17 = 5y

• x - 17 = 5y

• x = 5y - 17

What is the final step to solve for y in the equation x - 17 = 5y?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

What is the final expression for y after solving the equation x = 5y + 17?

• y = (x + 5) / 17

• y = (x - 5) / 17

• y = (x - 17) / 5

• y = (x + 17) / 5