SOLUTION: Solve for y: 5x + 4y = 12 I got y=3-1 1/4x but was told it was incorrect. please help

SOLUTION: Solve for y: 5x + 4y = 12 I got y=3-1 1/4x but was told it was incorrect. please help

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Question 204096: Solve for y: 5x + 4y = 12
I got y=3-1 1/4x but was told it was incorrect. please help
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for y:
Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation.
Divide both sides by 4.

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