SOLUTION: solve for y: 2y=8-4x My answer was y=8-4x/2 is it right?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: solve for y: 2y=8-4x My answer was y=8-4x/2 is it right?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 171276: solve for y:
2y=8-4x
My answer was y=8-4x/2
is it right?

Answer by midwood_trail(310) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for y:
2y = 8 - 4x
My answer was y = 8 - 4x/2
Is it right?
==========================
Well, it is right but you forgot to divide each term of the numerator by the denominator 2. In math, always reduce as much as you can.
The final answer would is y = 4 - 2x