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My problem is 1.2x-4y=28, and i have to find the solution to y. would i subtract -1.2x to -4y? im just wondering. Thxcheeky

 Jan 4, 2017
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1.2x - 4y = 28

 

Subtract   1.2x from each side

 

-4y =  28 - 1.2x

 

Multiply through by  -1

 

4y  = 1.2x - 28     divide both sides by 4

 

y = [ 1.2x  - 28 ] / 4   =  [0.6x   -  14] / 2        [reduced ]

 

 

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 Jan 4, 2017
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y = 0.3x - 7

 Jan 4, 2017

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