SOLUTION: solving x-y=6 for y results in y=-x+6

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Question 198850: solving x-y=6 for y results in y=-x+6
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x-y=6 Start with the given equation.


-y=6-x Subtract x from both sides.


-y=-x%2B6 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-x%2B6%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate y.


y=%28-x%29%2F%28-1%29%2B%286%29%2F%28-1%29 Break up the fraction.


y=x-6 Reduce.