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What is the result of isolating x^2 in the equation below? y^2-3x^2=6

A. x^2 = y^2/3 -2
B. x^2 = -y^2/3 -2
C. x^2 = y^2/3 + 2
D. x^2 = -y^2/3 + 2

User Xuxu
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Answer:

A. x^2 = y^2/3 -2

Explanation:

User Surftijmen
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Answer:

A. x^2 = y^2/3 -2

Explanation:

Add 3x^2 to both sides of the equation. We do this so that the coefficient of x^2 is positive. It can be less confusing that way.

... y^2 = 3x^2 +6

Divide by 3.

... y^2/3 = x^2 +2

Subtract 2.

... y^2/3 -2 = x^2 . . . . . matches selection A.

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