SOLUTION: I have to find how to work the problem so that x is the function of y. 1/2*y-7=3x

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Question 104189: I have to find how to work the problem so that x is the function of y.
1/2*y-7=3x
Found 2 solutions by edjones, Earlsdon:
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2*y-7=3x
y-14=6x multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of fraction.
y=6x+14 add 14 to each side.
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Ed

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x as a function of y:
%281%2F2%29y-7+=+3x Just divide both sides by 3.
%28%281%2F2%29y-7%29%2F3+=+x Simplify.
x+=+y%2F6-7%2F3 or...
x+=+%28y-14%29%2F6