Make y the subject of the formula: p = √x+y/5

P is currently the subject of the formula, y needs to be isolated. To do so first we need to get rid of the square root on the right side of the formula. Opposite to square root is square, so if we square both sides:p2 = x + y / 5Then we want to isolate the x + y, so times both sides by 5 to multiply out the 5 on the right hand side.5 x p2 = x + y 5p2 = X + yFinally we want to subtract the x, so that only y remains on the right side of the equation leaving:5p2-x = yTherefore y is isolated and is therefore the subject of the formula: y = 5p2 - x

HM
Answered by Hannah M. Maths tutor

10476 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Given the function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3.When f(x) = 53 find both values of x


If one shop has melons for sale on a buy one get one free offer at £2 a melon with each melon weighing 2kg, and a second shop offering melons at 30p per kilogram. Which shop is the best value for money?


Solve the simultaneous equations (1) 2x+3y=3 and (2) 3x+2y=7


Solve the equation 5(2c -3) = 19


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning