Question

What is 16-12x=4y when you are solving the equation for y ?

Answer 1

16 - 12x = 4y

First, divide both sides by 4. / Your problem should look like: $\frac{16-12x}{4}$ = y
Second, factor out the common term 4. / Your problem should look like: $\frac{4(4-3x)}{4}$ = y
Third, cancel 4. / Your problem should look like: 4 - 3x = y
Fourth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like: y = 4 - 3x

Answer: y = 4 - 3x