Question

X over 2 (as in fraction) minus 8 =y, solve for x

Answer 1

x = 2y + 16

Explanation:

`(x)/(2) - 8 = y`

`(x)/(2) - 8 + 8 = y + 8` (adding 8 to both sides)

`(x)/(2) = y + 8`

`(x * 2)/(2) = (y + 8)*2` (multiplying both sides by 2)

`x = 2y + 8 * 2`

`x = 2y + 16`

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