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Question 12537: i need help with this question, i dont understand how to do it.
solve for x in terms of y
x - 2y = 18

Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, Lola:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There's really no need to repeat your question. A volunteer tutor will get to it as time permits.
Solve for x in terms of y.
x+-+2y+=+18 Add 2y to both sides of the =.
x+-+2y+%2B+2y+=+18+%2B+2y
x+=+2y+%2B+18 That's it!

Answer by Lola(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the last person to try this was wrong!
18/2 = 9
so Y=9 and x= 36.
'cuz 36 - 18 = 18