Question

How do you solve for f in `7f + g = 5`?

Answer 1

`f = (5-g)/7`

Explanation:

to isolate the term with f in it , firstly subtract g from both sides

hence: 7f + g - g = 5 - g

so 7f = 5 - g

now divide both sides by 7

`(cancel(7) f)/cancel(7) = ( 5 - g )/7`

`rArr f = (5 - g )/7`