Pre-Algebra Examples

$y = 4 x - 1$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $4 x - 1 = y$ .

$4 x - 1 = y$

Step 2

Add $1$ to both sides of the equation.

$4 x = y + 1$

Step 3

Divide each term in $4 x = y + 1$ by $4$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $4 x = y + 1$ by $4$ .

$\frac{4 x}{4} = \frac{y}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $4$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{4 x}{4} = \frac{y}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{y}{4} + \frac{1}{4}$