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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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Exercise 4 Page 291

Apply inverse operations to solve the equation for y.

y=x+4/2

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To solve the given literal equation for y, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.

2y-x=4

LHS+x=RHS+x

2y=x+4

.LHS /2.=.RHS /2.

y=x+4/2

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