SOLUTION: The average of x, 2x, y, and 4y is 2x, what is y in terms of x?

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Question 1084310: The average of x, 2x, y, and 4y is 2x, what is y in terms of x?
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The average of x, 2x, y, and 4y is 2x, what is y in terms of x?
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(x + 2x + y + 4y)/4 = 2x
3x + 5y = 8x
5y = 5x
y = x