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Solve the literal equation for the variable X.

6x + 2y = a

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6x + 2y = a
6x = a - 2y
x = (a - 2y)/6


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6x + 2y = a

Subtract 2y from each side: 6x = a - 2y

Divide each side by 6 : x = (a - 2y) / 6
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