x-2y=2
Subtract x from both sides of the equation.
-2y=2-x
Divide each term in -2y=2-x by -2.
-2y-2=2-2+-x-2
Cancel the common factor of -2.
Cancel the common factor.
-2y-2=2-2+-x-2
Divide y by 1.
y=2-2+-x-2
y=2-2+-x-2
Simplify each term.
Divide 2 by -2.
y=-1+-x-2
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
y=-1+x2
y=-1+x2
y=-1+x2
Solve for y x-2y=2
