\[5x+3y=-9\]

Solving for x. Want to solve for y instead?
1
Subtract 3y3y from both sides.
5x=93y5x=-9-3y

2
Divide both sides by 55.
x=93y5x=\frac{-9-3y}{5}

3
Factor out the common term 33.
x=3(3+y)5x=\frac{-3(3+y)}{5}

4
Move the negative sign to the left.
x=3(3+y)5x=-\frac{3(3+y)}{5}

Done

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