Question

solve the given equation for the specified variable.

a = 2b + 5c ; for b

a (\frac{a - 2b}{5} = c)
b (\frac{a - 5c}{2} = b)
c (\frac{a - 2b}{5} = c)

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate term with b

$a - 5c = 2b$

Step2: Solve for b

$\frac{a - 5c}{2} = b$

Answer:

B. $\frac{a - 5c}{2} = b$