Question

Solve for x: 2x – y = (3/4)x + 6

(a) (y + 6)/5

(b) 4(y + 6)/5

(c) (y + 6)

(d) 4(y - 6)/5

Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

2x – y = (3/4)x + 6

2x - (3/4)x = y + 6

(8x -3x)/4 = y + 6

5x/4 = y + 6

5x = 4(y + 6)

5x = 4y + 24

x = (4y + 24)/5

x = 4(y + 6)/5