SOLUTION: 4) Solve the equation for y: y-2/x-4 = -2

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Question 96849: 4) Solve the equation for y:
y-2/x-4 = -2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28y-2%29%2F%28x-4%29+=+-2 Start with the given equation

cross%28x-4%29%28%28y-2%29%2Fcross%28x-4%29%29+=+-2%28x-4%29 Multiply both sides by x-4


y-2+=+-2%28x-4%29 Simplify

y-2+=+-2x%2B8 Distribute


y+=+-2x%2B10 Add 2 to both sides