(a) 2x-y=4 -y = -2x + 4 ---> Subtract 2x from both sides. y = 2x - 4 ---> Multiply both sides by -1 (Answer) (b) 3x+5y=9 5y = -3x + 9 ---> Subtract 3x from both sides. y = (-3/5)x + 9/5 ---> Divide both sides by 5. (Answer)