SOLUTION: With the equation {{{ x^2/16 + y^2/4 = 1 }}}, solve for y. I got that {{{ y=2-x/2 }}}, I just wanted to make sure that it was right.

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Question 1034962: With the equation +x%5E2%2F16+%2B+y%5E2%2F4+=+1+, solve for y. I got that +y=2-x%2F2+, I just wanted to make sure that it was right.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Not even close. What you did was say:



However, in general, that is a false statement



So, take your answer and go back one step to:



Which could be expressed as



which could be more convenient depending on context.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it