1. Is 2 a solution of the
following equation?
2 = 10 – 4y
Please explain this to me!
2 = 10 – 4y
Subtract 10 from both sides.
2 - 10 = 10 - 10 - 4y
-8 = -4y
-8/-4 = y
2 = y
You are correct.
I tried searching for an answer but no dice. Can you guys tell me how to get an answer from THAT?
Oh okay! Thanks Ms. Sue!
You're welcome, Derpy.
To determine whether 2 is a solution of the equation 2 = 10 - 4y, you need to substitute the value of y with 2 and check if both sides of the equation are equal.
Here's how you can verify it:
Step 1: Start with the given equation: 2 = 10 - 4y
Step 2: Substitute y with 2: 2 = 10 - 4(2)
Step 3: Simplify the equation using the order of operations (multiply before subtracting): 2 = 10 - 8
Step 4: Continue simplifying: 2 = 2
Step 5: Check if both sides are equal: 2 = 2
Since both sides of the equation are equal, we can conclude that 2 is indeed a solution of the given equation.