Question

Solve for the indicated variable 3x-4y=12; Y

Answer 1

y = (12 - 3x)/-4 = -3 + 3x/4 = 3x/4 - 3

Answer 2

I don't understand this

Answer 3

the question is asking you to make y the subject.

3x - 4y = 12 or 3x - 12 = 4y divide by 4 (3x-12)/4 = y

Answer 4

You're solving for the variable y. In other words, you're manipulating the equation in a way such that you isolate the variable y on one side of the equation, and write the rest of the terms on the other side of the equation in a simple form.

Answer 5

okay i think i understand now..so all you haev to do is just find the answer for y?