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**Solve the Literal Equation**

**Problem Statement:**

Solve the literal equation \( cy + 4 = d - 9y \) for \( y \).

**Solution Format:**

\( y = \) [Answer Box]
Transcribed Image Text:**Solve the Literal Equation** **Problem Statement:** Solve the literal equation \( cy + 4 = d - 9y \) for \( y \). **Solution Format:** \( y = \) [Answer Box]
**Educational Content: Solving Literal Equations**

In this lesson, we'll explore how to solve the literal equation for a specified variable.

**Problem Statement:**

Solve the literal equation \(cy + 4 = d - 9y\) for \(y\).

**Steps to Solve the Equation:**

1. **Combine like terms:** Move all terms involving \(y\) to one side of the equation.
   - Add \(9y\) to both sides to isolate \(y\) terms on the left:
     \[
     cy + 9y + 4 = d
     \]

2. **Factor out \(y\) from the terms on the left side:**
   - Combine the \(y\) terms:
     \[
     (c + 9)y + 4 = d
     \]

3. **Isolate \(y\):**
   - Subtract 4 from both sides:
     \[
     (c + 9)y = d - 4
     \]

4. **Solve for \(y\):**
   - Divide both sides by \((c + 9)\):
     \[
     y = \frac{d - 4}{c + 9}
     \]

By following these steps, you can solve the equation for \(y\) in terms of \(c\) and \(d\). This technique is useful for understanding how different variables relate to each other in algebraic expressions.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Content: Solving Literal Equations** In this lesson, we'll explore how to solve the literal equation for a specified variable. **Problem Statement:** Solve the literal equation \(cy + 4 = d - 9y\) for \(y\). **Steps to Solve the Equation:** 1. **Combine like terms:** Move all terms involving \(y\) to one side of the equation. - Add \(9y\) to both sides to isolate \(y\) terms on the left: \[ cy + 9y + 4 = d \] 2. **Factor out \(y\) from the terms on the left side:** - Combine the \(y\) terms: \[ (c + 9)y + 4 = d \] 3. **Isolate \(y\):** - Subtract 4 from both sides: \[ (c + 9)y = d - 4 \] 4. **Solve for \(y\):** - Divide both sides by \((c + 9)\): \[ y = \frac{d - 4}{c + 9} \] By following these steps, you can solve the equation for \(y\) in terms of \(c\) and \(d\). This technique is useful for understanding how different variables relate to each other in algebraic expressions.
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