SOLUTION: I need to write the equation so that y is a function of x. Assume that x does not equal 0 and y does not equal 0: Here is the equation: 4x + 8y = 3

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Question 175494: I need to write the equation so that y is a function of x. Assume that x does not equal 0 and y does not equal 0: Here is the equation: 4x + 8y = 3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x%2B8y=3 Start with the given equation.


8y=3-4x Subtract 4x from both sides.


8y=-4x%2B3 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-4x%2B3%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate y.


y=%28%28-4%29%2F%288%29%29x%2B%283%29%2F%288%29 Break up the fraction.


y=-%281%2F2%29x%2B3%2F8 Reduce.