Question 171790
Is the equation {{{-(1/4)y=x}}}???



If so, then...



{{{-(1/4)y=x}}} Start with the given equation



{{{y=-4x}}} Multiply both sides by -4 to isolate y



So the solution is {{{y=-4x}}}




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Or...



Is the equation {{{-1/(4y)=x}}}???



If so, then...



{{{-1/(4y)=x}}} Start with the given equation



{{{-1=x(4y)}}} Multiply both sides by 4y



{{{-1=4xy}}} Rearrange the terms.



{{{-1/(4x)=y}}} Divide both sides by 4x to isolate 4x



So the solution is {{{y=-1/(4x)}}}