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Question 251146: I need help solving this equation. x=1/2(y+4) solving for Y
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x=1/2(y+4) solving for Y
x = 1/(2y + 8)
x(2y + 8) = 1
2xy + 8x = 1
2xy = 1 - 8x
y = (1 - 8x)/2x