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Rearrange the equation so a is the independent variable 9q - 4 = 3r - 6

Rearrange the equation so a is the independent variable 9q - 4 = 3r - 6-example-1
User Bogy
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Answer:

  • 3q + 2/3

Explanation:

  • 3r - 6 = 9q - 4
  • Add 6 to both sides
  • 3r = 9q - 4 + 6
  • Add -4 and 6 to get 2
  • 3r = 9q + 2
  • Divide both sides by 3
  • 3r/3= 9q+3 / 3
  • Division undoes multiplication
  • r = 9q + 2 / 3
  • r = 3q + 2/3
User Zosim
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Explanation:


9q - 4 = 3r - 6 \\ 3r = 9q - 4 + 6 \\ 3r = 9q + 2 \\ r = 3q + (2)/(3)

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