Express the relationship 8q+2m=16 as a function m = f(q), if possible.

Question

Express the relationship 8q+2m=16 as a function m = f(q), if possible.

Answer 1

8q+2m=16              [is an equation]

 

  4q + m = 8              [divide equals by equals (2=2) gives equals]

 

    m = 8 - 4q             [subtract 4q from both sides]

 

    m = f(q) = 8 - 4q