Solve for x in the equation C = 8.5x + 6y. Show all work.
First we move 6y to the other side. To do this, you subtract 6y on both sides
C - 6y = 8.5x + 6y - 6y
C - 6y = 8.5x
No divide both sides by 8.5 to isolate x
\(\frac{C-6y}{8.5} = \frac{8.5}{8.5} x =\frac{C-6y}{8.5} =x\)