Question

In the equation below, a and b are constants. If a = b, what is the value of x in terms of y ? 2xa=8yb Select one:

Answer 1

Answer: $x=4y$

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation is $2xa=8yb$.

To find the value of the variable "x" in terms of "y", you need to apply the Division property of equality and divide both sides of the equation by "2a". Then:

$\frac{2ax}{2a}=\frac{8yb}{2a}$

$x=\frac{8yb}{2a}$

You know that the costants "a" and "b" are equal ($a=b$), then:

 $\frac{b}{a}=1$

Knowingt this, you can simplify.

Therefore, you get that the value of "x" in terms of "y" is:

$x=4y$