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If x+4y=-2 and x= 5/3, find y

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Answer: 11/-12

Explanation:

To solve this problem, rearrange the equation and substitute the values to find y.

1. Rearrange the equation x+4y = -2

a. subtract 4y from each side

x = -4y -2

b. add 2 to both sides

x+2 = -4y

c. your equation is now x+2 = -4y

2. substitute your x value into the equation

a. x+2 = -4y

b. x= 5/3

c. 5/3+2 = -4y

3. simplify the problem

11/3 = -4y

11 = -12y

11/-12 = y

y is equal to 11/-12

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