Question

How do you solve `-4y+16=4`?

Answer 1

y = 3

Explanation:

-4y = 4 - 16 (subtract 16 from both sides)
-4y = -12 (simplify RHS)
y = 3 (divide both sides by -4)

Answer 2

`y=3`

Explanation:

To solve this equation, isolate the - 4y term on the left of the equation while having numeric values on the right.

To do this, subtract 16 from both sides.

`rArr-4ycancel(+16)cancel(-16)=4-16`

we are left with `-4y=-12`

now divide both sides by - 4.

`(cancel(-4)^1 y)/cancel(-4)^1=(-12)/(-4)rArry=3" is the solution"`