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X-2y=4 solve for y in standard form

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Answer:

y = 1/2x - 2

(You need to rearrange x-2y=4)

User Stephenfin
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Rearranging the question,

SOLVE FOR Y IN TERMS OF X:

x - 2y = 4

Move 2y to the other side

x=2y+4

Move 4 to the other side and flip the equation

2y=x-4

Divide both sides by two:

y=1/2x-2

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