5y-2=17

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Solution for 5y-2=17 equation:


Simplifying
5y + -2 = 17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5y = 17

Solving
-2 + 5y = 17

Solving for variable 'y'.

Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5y = 17 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5y = 17 + 2
5y = 17 + 2

Combine like terms: 17 + 2 = 19
5y = 19

Divide each side by '5'.
y = 3.8

Simplifying
y = 3.8

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