Question

The equation 9 y minus 12 x = 36 is written in standard form. What is the first step when writing an equivalent equation which solves for y?

Answer 1

Answer: y=8 and x=3

Example: Because 9*8=72 and 12*3=36

72-36=36

Answer 2

9y-12x=36

9y=36+12x

y=(36+12x)÷9