Question

Solve the equation 3×-4y=16 for x

Answer 1

3x - 4y = 16

3x = 16 + 4y

Thus the answer is :

15 + 4y

Answer 2

x = 4/3 y +16/3

Explanation:

3x-4y=16

Add 4y to each side

3x-4y+4y=16+4y

3x = 4y+16

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 4y/3 +16/3

x = 4/3 y +16/3