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Solve the equation for y

6=4x+9y

User Benito Serna
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Answer:

y=
-(4x)/(9) +
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

6=4x+9y

First swap sides so that all variables are on the left side.

4x+9y=6

Subtract 4x from both sides.

9y=6-4x

Divide both sides by 9, this undoes the multiplication.

y=
(6-4x)/(9)

Divide 6-4x by 9.

y=
-(4x)/(9) +
(2)/(3)

hope this helps!

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