Question

Solve the following equation for x: 2x – 3y = 6.

x= x + 3
x=y-3
3
x=--y-3
2
x= -
y + 3

Answer 1

x = 3/2 y + 3

Explanation:

2x – 3y = 6.

Add 3y to each side

2x – 3y+3y = 3y+6.

2x = 3y+6

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 3y/2 + 6/2

x = 3/2 y + 3