SOLUTION: How to solve this type of problem x+2y=10 How do I go about trying to solve it

Question 335262: How to solve this type of problem
x+2y=10
How do I go about trying to solve it
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

What do you mean by "solve" it?

If you mean find the particular numbers for x and y so that the equation is true, you can't do it. There are an infinite number of such pairs of numbers.

You can solve it for one of the variables in terms of the other -- for example, add -2y to both sides and the equation will be solved for x in terms of y.

You can graph it. Select a value for x, calculate y, plot the resulting point and repeat for a different value of x. Then draw a line through the two points.

If you have another equation such that you have a system of two equations in two variables you can, in some cases, find a unique solution.

You need to be more specific about what you mean.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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