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There are y cupcakes in the class. It is two more than 4 times the number of donuts (X). How many donuts are there in the class?

X = (y – 4)/2
X = (y + 2)/4
X = (y – 2)/4
X = 2y + 4

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Answer:

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

Explanation:

The given relationship between x and y can be solved for x.

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given relation

There are 2 more cupcakes (y) than 4 times the number of donuts (x):

y = 2 +4x

solve for x

y -2 = 4x . . . . . subtract 2

x = (y -2)/4 . . . . divide by the coefficient of x . . . . matches 3rd choice

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