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Question 168813: I'm having a hard time figuring out this literal equation 2y-2/3x+6=0 for y.
How do you get an answer for y?
Answer by gonzo(654) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2y - 2/3x + 6 = 0
add 2/3x to, and subtract 6 from, both sides of equation:
2y = 2/3x - 6
divide both sides of equation by 2:
y = 2/6x - 3
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