How do you solve for y given #4x+y=2#? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer smendyka Feb 12, 2017 See the entire solution process below: Explanation: Step 1) Subtract #color(red)(4x)# from each side of the equation to solve for #y# while keeping the equation balanced: #- color(red)(4x) + 4x + y = -color(red)(4x) + 2# #0 + y = -4x + 2# #y = -4x + 2# Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation #w + w + 12 = 40#? How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#? How do you solve for f: #f-1+2f+f-3=-4#? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for #-7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8#? How do you combine like terms for #3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2#? What is a term? How do you solve #3v+5-7v+18=17#? How do you solve for x in #5x + 7x = 72#? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 4884 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License