Question

Solve the following for y: 4x + 2y = −2 (5 points)

Answer 1

y= -1-2x

Explanation:

`4x + 2y = −2`

Move 4x to the right and change it's sign

`2y = - 2 - 4x`

Divide through by 2

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

Simplify

`y = - 1 - 2x`