Math Problem Statement

Solve for x 3x+2y=12

Solution

To solve for xx in the equation 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12, we can rearrange the equation to isolate xx:

  1. Start with the equation: 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12

  2. Subtract 2y2y from both sides to move the yy-term to the right-hand side: 3x=122y3x = 12 - 2y

  3. Divide both sides by 3 to solve for xx: x=122y3x = \frac{12 - 2y}{3}

  4. Simplify the right-hand side: x=42y3x = 4 - \frac{2y}{3}

Thus, the solution for xx is: x=42y3x = 4 - \frac{2y}{3}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you solve for yy in terms of xx?
  2. What is the solution if y=0y = 0?
  3. How do you graph the equation 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12?
  4. What is the slope of the line represented by 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12?
  5. How do you find the intercepts of the equation 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12?

Tip: When solving for a variable, aim to isolate it by performing inverse operations step by step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Rearranging linear equations to isolate a variable

Theorems

Basic principles of algebraic manipulation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8