Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3y = 36, when y = 6?

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THE ANSWER IS.......

Answer 1

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Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

2x+3y =36

We know y =6, so we can substitute this into the equation

2x+ 3(6) = 36

2x+18 = 36

Subtract 18 from each side

2x+18-18 = 36-18

2x =18

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 =18/2

x=9