SOLUTION: 3x+2y=6 solve for y, I can't figure it out, I need to see it step by step

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Question 273591: 3x+2y=6 solve for y, I can't figure it out, I need to see it step by step
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B2y=6 Start with the given equation.


2y=6-3x Subtract 3x from both sides.


2y=-3x%2B6 Rearrange the terms.


y=%28-3x%2B6%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=%28%28-3%29%2F%282%29%29x%2B%286%29%2F%282%29 Break up the fraction.


y=-%283%2F2%29x%2B3 Reduce.