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2x -1/4y = 1 Solve the equation for y.

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Given:

Given the equation


2x-(1)/(4)y=1

Required: Solve for y.

Explanation:

Subtract 2x on both sides.


\begin{gathered} 2x-(1)/(4)y-2x=1-2x \\ -(1)/(4)y=1-2x \end{gathered}

Multiply both sides by -4.


\begin{gathered} y=-4(1-2x) \\ =4(2x-1) \end{gathered}

Final Answer: y = 4(2x - 1)

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