SOLUTION: I don't understand how to do 8x-4y=16 I started to subtract 8 from 8 then subtract 8 from 16

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Question 1099708: I don't understand how to do 8x-4y=16 I started to subtract 8 from 8 then subtract 8 from 16
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is an equation of a line.
What are you trying "to do" to it?
Please clarify and repost your question.

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