SOLUTION: Solve equation for y then find value of for the given value of x 2xy +1 = xy +3; x =2

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Question 185384: Solve equation for y then find value of for the given value of x
2xy +1 = xy +3; x =2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2xy+%2B1+=+xy+%2B3 Start with the given equation.


2xy+%2B1+-+xy+=3 Subtract xy from both sides.


2xy-xy=3-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2xy-xy=2 Combine like terms.


%282x-x%29y=2 Factor out the GCF "y" on the left side.


xy=2 Combine like terms.


y=2%2Fx Divide both sides by "x" to isolate (solve for) "y".



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y=2%2F2 Now plug in x=2


y=1 Divide