2X+4Y=18 for Y
2x+4y=18 for y
Solve the following literal equation for y
2x + 4y = 18

Isolate y terms

Add -2x to both sides
2x + 4y - 2x = 18 - 2x
4y = 18 - 2x

Divide each side by 4


y  =  18 - 2x
  4

How does the Literal Equations Calculator work?

Free Literal Equations Calculator - Solves literal equations with no powers for a variable of your choice as well as open sentences.
This calculator has 2 inputs.

What 1 formula is used for the Literal Equations Calculator?

A literal equation is an equation which consists primarily of letters. Isolate the variable you want to solve for on one side and then remove everything else using operations.

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What 5 concepts are covered in the Literal Equations Calculator?

equation
a statement declaring two mathematical expressions are equal
literal equation
an equation which consists primarily of letters
literal equations
solve
unknown
a number or value we do not know

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