Question

Find the value of y when x=2; 4y=5(x-1)

Answer 1

y = 1.25 and/or 1 1/4

Explanation:

Substitute 2 for x in the equation.

4y = 5(2-1)

4y = 5(1)

4y = 5

Divide 5 by 4 to isolate the variable.

y = 1.25 and/or 1 1/4

Answer 2

4y=5(2-1)
Subtract what's in the parentheses
4y=5(1)
Multiply 5(1)
4y=5
Divide by 4 to get y by itself
Y=5/4