SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to solve the literatal equation for the indicated variable. 2x +3y =6 (for x ) Linear equation

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Question 39674: I cant figure out how to solve the literatal equation for the indicated variable.



2x +3y =6 (for x ) Linear equation
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve for x here, we try to isolate it, so from
2x +3y = 6
we subtract 3y from both sides, then divide by two, and get
2x +3y = 6
2x = -3y + 6
x = (-3/2)y + 3