Question

Solve 2x+18=6y for x.

Answer 1

x=3y−9

Explanation:

2x+18=6y

2x=6y−18

(2x)/2=(6y−18)/2

x=3y−9

Answer 2

x = 3y−9

Explanation:

Add -18 to both sides:

2x + 18+− 18=6y + −18

2x = 6y − 18

Divide both sides by 2:

2x / 2= 6y −18 / 2

x = 3y −9