Question

Solve the equation 3x+4y=16 for x

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=(16-4y)/(3)`

Explanation:

• We want to isolate for x, meaning x must be the only variable on one side of the equation
• Simplifying an equation would mean to write it in its simplest form which in this case would be when x is by itself.

Calculations:

`3x +4y -4y=16-4y` - Subtract 4y from both sides to get rid of it on one side.

`3x=16-4y` - Simplify the equation.

`(3x)/(3) =(16-4y)/(3)` - Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

`x=(16-4y)/(3)` - Simplify the equation again and you will receive your final answer.