Solve 8x-2y=5

$$8 x - 2 y = 5$$

Solve for x

$$x=\frac{y}{4}+\frac{5}{8}$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add 2y to both sides.

$$8x=5+2y$$

The equation is in standard form.

$$8x=2y+5$$

Divide both sides by 8.

$$\frac{8x}{8}=\frac{2y+5}{8}$$

Dividing by 8 undoes the multiplication by 8.

$$x=\frac{2y+5}{8}$$

Divide 5+2y by 8.

$$x=\frac{y}{4}+\frac{5}{8}$$

Solve for y

$$y=4x-\frac{5}{2}$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract 8x from both sides.

$$-2y=5-8x$$

Divide both sides by -2.

$$\frac{-2y}{-2}=\frac{5-8x}{-2}$$

Dividing by -2 undoes the multiplication by -2.

$$y=\frac{5-8x}{-2}$$

Divide 5-8x by -2.

$$y=4x-\frac{5}{2}$$