SOLUTION: y-1=-2(x-4)

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Question 184333: y-1=-2(x-4)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume that you want to solve for y

y-1=-2%28x-4%29 Start with the given equation.


y-1=-2x%2B8 Distribute


y=-2x%2B8%2B1 Add 1 to both sides.


y=-2x%2B9 Combine like terms.