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4x - 5y = 20 , what are the steps for solving for y?

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Answer:

Check explanation below!

Explanation:

ยป Solving

Step 1: Subtract 4x from both sides.


  • 4x-5y-4x=20-4x

  • -5y=-4x+20

Step 2: Divide both sides by -5.


  • (-5y)/(-5) = (-4x+20)/(-5)

  • y=(4)/(5)x-4
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