Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 4x+2y=5 for x

Answer 1

Hey there!

Answer =
`(-1)/(2)y+ (5)/(4)`

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve for x.

4x + 2y = 5

Add -2y to both sides:

4x + 2y + -2y = 5 + -2y

4x = -2y + 5

Divide both sides by 4:

`(4x)/(4)=(-2y+5)/(4)\\\\x=(-1)/(2)y+(5)/(4)`

Answer 2

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form: →
`y=mx+b`

m: represents the slope and is constant.

b: represents the y-intercept.

Rise/run.

`(rise)/(run)`

`m=(rise)/(run)`

`m=(y^2-y^1)/(x^2-x^1)`

But the slope is -2.

Hope this helps!

Thanks!