SOLUTION: Solve the equation for y: y-2/x-4=-2

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Question 260783: Solve the equation for y:
y-2/x-4=-2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28y-2%29%2F%28x-4%29=-2 Start with the given equation.


y-2=-2%28x-4%29 Multiply both sides by x-4.


y-2=-2x%2B8 Distribute


y=-2x%2B8%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


y=-2x%2B10 Combine like terms.