SOLUTION: solve for x in the equation 2x+3y=12

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Question 238275: solve for x in the equation 2x+3y=12
Answer by College Student(505) About Me  (Show Source):
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Steps:
a. isolate the x term by deducting 3y on both sides
b. divide by 2 on both sides to leave x alone
c. this will yield the equation for x
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Problem:
2x%2B3y=12
2x=12-3y
x=%2812-3y%29%2F2