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What is the value of the x in the equation 3x-4y=65 when y=4

What is the value of the x in the equation 3x-4y=65 when y=4-example-1
User Scolytus
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Answer:

x = 27

Explanation:

3x-4y=65

Let y=4

3x - 4(4) = 65

3x - 16 = 65

Add 16 to each side

3x- 16+16 = 65+16

3x = 81

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 81/3

x = 27

User Romey
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Answer:

When y = 4, we can write:

3x - 4 * 4 = 65

3x - 16 = 65

3x = 81

x = 27

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