If 3x - 4y = 9, then x equals

Steve Owen asked Jun 5, 2023

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Solution

Given

3x - 4y = 9

If we make x the subject of the formula,

adding 4y to both sides,

=> 3x = 9 + 4y

Dividing all through by 3,

=> x = 3 + 4y/3

$\Rightarrow x=3+(4y)/(3)$

Triode answered Jun 11, 2023

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