Algebra Examples

$x = 5 y^{2}$

Step 1

Since $y$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$5 y^{2} = x$

Step 2

Divide each term in $5 y^{2} = x$ by $5$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $5 y^{2} = x$ by $5$ .

$\frac{5 y^{2}}{5} = \frac{x}{5}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $5$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 y^{2}}{5} = \frac{x}{5}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $y^{2}$ by $1$ .

$y^{2} = \frac{x}{5}$

Step 3

Reorder terms.

$y^{2} = \frac{1}{5} x$