Question

Solve for x: 6x – 8y = 12

Answer 1

6x - 8y = 12
6x - 8y + 8y = 8y + 12
6x = 8y + 12
6 6
x = 1¹/₃y + 2

Answer 2

Hi there!

Since we have 2 variables in the given equation, and you only want to solve for one, the other will end up in your answer.

`6x + 8y = 12`

Step 1) Add 8y to both sides.

`6x - 8y + 8y = 12 + 8y 6x = 8y + 12`

Step 2) Divide both sides by 6.

`(6x)/(6) = (8y + 12)/(6)`

`x = (4)/(3) y + 2`

Final Answer -

`x = (4)/(3) y + 2`

Hope this helps! :D