Q. Determine the value of y, if x is 2 .y=x−616Answer:
Substitute x in equation: Substitute the value of x into the equation.We are given that x is 2, so we substitute 2 for x in the equation y=x−616.y=2−616
Perform subtraction in denominator: Perform the subtraction in the denominator.Calculate the value of 2−6.2−6=−4
Divide 16 by result: Divide 16 by the result from Step 2.Now divide 16 by −4 to find the value of y.y=(−4)16
Simplify division to find y: Simplify the division to find y.16 divided by −4 equals −4.y=−4
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