How to solve the equation 3x - 2y = 6 for y in terms of x
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the equation:
3x - 2y = 6
Solve for y in terms of x.
Solution:
In order to solve for y in terms of x, we simply transpose -2y and 6 on their opposite sides of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
3x - 2y = 6
2y = 3x - 6
Divide both sides by 2 in order to cancel out 2y, leaving behind y.
2y/2 = (3x - 6)/2
y = 3/2x - 3
Final answer:
y = 3/2x - 3