Finite Math Examples

Determine if Linear -4x-y=-4
Step 1
Solve the equation for .
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Step 1.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 1.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 1.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 1.2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 1.2.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 1.2.2.2
Divide by .
Step 1.2.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 1.2.3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 1.2.3.1.1
Divide by .
Step 1.2.3.1.2
Move the negative one from the denominator of .
Step 1.2.3.1.3
Rewrite as .
Step 1.2.3.1.4
Multiply by .
Step 2
A linear equation is an equation of a straight line, which means that the degree of a linear equation must be or for each of its variables. In this case, the degree of variable is and the degree of variable is .
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