SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation 5x+4y=12 when you are solving for y?

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Question 204212: how do you solve the equation 5x+4y=12 when you are solving for y?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for y:
5x%2B4y+=+12 Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation.
4y+=+-5x%2B12 Divide both sides by 4.
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