SOLUTION: Y=-2x+34 How to solve

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Question 782262: Y=-2x+34
How to solve
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solving for x:

y=-2x%2B34 Start with the given equation.

y-34=-2x Subtract 34 from both sides.

-2x=y-34 Flip the equation

x=%28y-34%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2.

x=-%28y-34%29%2F2 Simplify