Question

Solve the literal equation for y. 8x-3=5+4y

Answer 1

To solve the equation for y, we have to isolate y on one side by itself.

8x - 3 = 5 + 4y

Subtract both sides by 5

8x - 3 - 5 = 4y
8x - 8 = 4y

Divide both sides by 4

2x - 2 = y

Answer 2

  Since you have to find the value for y, you have to separate 4y from the rest of the equation. It goes from 8x-3=5+4y to 8x-3-5=4y.
   Solution: 8x-3-5=4y
                  8x-8=4y
                  8x/4 - 8/4 = 4y/4
                  4x-2=y
                                  Answer: 4x-2=y