Question

Given that 8 x − 3 y = 36 Find x when y = 3 Give your answer as an improper fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

x= 45/8

Explanation:

8x - 3y = 36

8x - 3(3) = 36

8x - 9 = 36

8x=45

x=45/8

Answer 2

5.62

Explanation:

8x-3y=36

8x-3×3=36

8x=36+9

x=5.62