Decide which variable has a coefficient of 1 or -1, and solve for that variable in terms of the other variable. $4 x - y = 17$
A) $y = 4 x + 17$
B) $y = 17 x + 4$
C) $y = 17 x - 4$
D) $y = 17 - 4 x$
E) $y = 4 x - 17$

Question

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The variable with a coefficient of -1 is y. 
Rearranging the equation we get: 
$$y = 4x -17$$ 
Therefore, the answer is choice E.

Decide Which Variable Has a Coefficient of 1 or -1 4x−y=174 x - y = 174x−y=17

Decide Which Variable Has a Coefficient of 1 or -1 $4 x - y = 17$