SOLUTION: Solve for x: 4x = 3xy-2 Im not sure if I divide both sides by 3x (including the "-2") or if I divide both sides by x.

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Question 153402: Solve for x:
4x = 3xy-2
Im not sure if I divide both sides by 3x (including the "-2") or if I divide both sides by x.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
4x+=+3xy-2 First, subtract 3xy from both sides to get the x's on one side of the equation.
4x-3xy+=+-2 Now factor the x from the left side.
x%284-3y%29+=+-2 Finally, divide both sides by (4-3y)
x+=+-2%2F%284-3y%29