Solve 24x + 2y = 48 for x. Can you explain it to me please??

Clinton J asked May 16, 2022

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Solve 24x + 2y = 48 for x.

Can you explain it to me please??

Clinton J asked May 16, 2022

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Answer:

x = 2 - 1/12y

Explanation:

Remember that we are only solving for x, so we need to isolate x just like in any other equation:

24x + 2y = 48

24x = 48 - 2y

x = 2 - 1/12y

Colin Su answered May 20, 2022

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