SOLUTION: -1/4y=x what is y?

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Question 171790: -1/4y=x what is y?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the equation ???


If so, then...


Start with the given equation


Multiply both sides by -4 to isolate y


So the solution is



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Or...


Is the equation ???


If so, then...


Start with the given equation


Multiply both sides by 4y


Rearrange the terms.


Divide both sides by 4x to isolate 4x


So the solution is

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