Question

Vhat is the value of x in the equation 3x - 2y = 18, when y= 27?

Answer 1

x=24

Explanation:

3x-2y=18

Put the y value where it belongs...

3x-2(27)=18

3x-54=18 Separate the x

+54 +54

3x=72 Divide

x=24

Answer 2

x = 24

Explanation:

3x - 2y = 18

y = 27

3x - 2(27) = 18

3x - 54 = 18

3x = 72

x = 24