SOLUTION: solve for x 4(x+4)=6(y-2)

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Question 131024: solve for x
4(x+4)=6(y-2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%28x%2B4%29=6%28y-2%29 Start with the given equation


4x%2B16=6%28y-2%29 Distribute the terms on the left side


4x=6%28y-2%29-16 Subtract 16 from both sides


x=%286%28y-2%29-16%29%2F4 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x