PSAT Math Grid-Ins Question 70: Answer and Explanation

Question: 70

If and -4y - x = 12, what is of y?

Correct Answer: 1/2 or .5

Explanation:

1/2 or .5

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Combination

Getting to the Answer: Start by clearing the fractions from the first equation (by multiplying by 8) to make the numbers easier to work with. Then, use combination to solve for y:

Take one-fourth of 2 to get , then grid in 1/2 or .5.

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