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Solving for x3x+2y=8 showing the steps

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The given equation is


3x+2y=8

To solve for x, first, we subtract 2y from each side.


\begin{gathered} 3x+2y-2y=8-2y \\ 3x=8-2y \end{gathered}

Then, we divide the equation by 3.


x=(8-2y)/(3)

Hence, the answer is


x=(8-2y)/(3)

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