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For the equation −2 + 3 = 6 a. Find y when x is 3b. Find x when y is 4

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Given equation,


-2x+3y=6

(a) Find y when x is 3.


\begin{gathered} -2*(3)+3y=6 \\ -6+3y=6 \\ 3y=12 \\ y=4 \end{gathered}

(b) Find x when y is 4.


\begin{gathered} -2x+3y=6 \\ -2x+3*4=6 \\ -2x+12=6 \\ -2x=-6 \end{gathered}

Thus, the value of x is


\begin{gathered} 2x=6 \\ x=3 \end{gathered}

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