SOLUTION: Why wouldnt i use order of operations in this equation? If i did the answer would be x=1 yet its 4 because the addition was applied first?? Solve for x when y is equal to 0. y

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Question 1103023: Why wouldnt i use order of operations in this equation? If i did the answer would be x=1 yet its 4 because the addition was applied first??
Solve for x when y is equal to 0.
y = 1/4x - 1
0 = 1/4x - 1
0 + 1 = 1/4x - 1 + 1
1 = 1/4x
4 • (1) = (1/4x) • 4
4 = x?
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AL SAYS:
Not clear why you have a question.
y = (1/4)x - 1 = 0
(1/4)x - 1 = 0
(1/4)x =1
x = 4
BUT i still am confused he just stated the same problem i asked, i am confused on why the addition of one on both sides is done BEFORE the multiplication of 4 on both sides, PEMDAS or aka order of ops says multilpication b4 addition.... PLZ HELP ME!!!(:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
PEMDAS makes no difference in the problem.
Either way, x = 4
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(1/4)x - 1 = 0
Multiply by 4
x - 4 = 0
x = 4