Question

Given that

R=8x+6y
Find x when
y=2 and R=16
Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

x = ½

Explanation:

16=8x+6×(2)

16=8x + 12

16 - 12= 8x

4 = 8x

x= 4/8

x = ½