SOLUTION: Can this equation be solved for x? Yes it can be solved. Why or why not? Please explain your reasoning and show your work. 3x+2y=12

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Question 330898: Can this equation be solved for x? Yes it can be solved.
Why or why not?
Please explain your reasoning and show your work.
3x+2y=12


Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, in terms of y though.
3x%2B2y=12+
3x=-2y%2B12
x=-%282%2F3%29y%2B4
To solve for x and y completely, you would need two independent equations.