Math Problem Statement

2x+3y=6

Solution

The given equation is:

2x+3y=62x + 3y = 6

This is a linear equation in two variables, xx and yy. There are different ways to approach solving or interpreting it, depending on the task at hand.

1. Solving for yy in terms of xx:

To express yy as a function of xx, solve the equation for yy:

3y=62x3y = 6 - 2x

y=62x3y = \frac{6 - 2x}{3}

Simplifying further:

y=223xy = 2 - \frac{2}{3}x

This gives the equation of a line with slope 23-\frac{2}{3} and y-intercept 22.

2. Solving for xx in terms of yy:

Similarly, solving for xx in terms of yy:

2x=63y2x = 6 - 3y

x=63y2x = \frac{6 - 3y}{2}

Simplifying:

x=332yx = 3 - \frac{3}{2}y

3. Graphical Interpretation:

The equation represents a straight line in the Cartesian plane. You can plot the points by substituting values for xx or yy and finding the corresponding values of the other variable.

For example:

  • If x=0x = 0, y=2y = 2
  • If y=0y = 0, x=3x = 3

These points (0,20,2 and 3,03,0) are on the line.

Would you like further explanation or more details on this? Feel free to ask!

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the slope and y-intercept of the line?
  2. How do you find the x-intercept and y-intercept of the equation?
  3. What are the solutions of this equation when x=1x = 1?
  4. How can this equation be written in standard form?
  5. How would you graph this equation?

Tip: To quickly find the x- and y-intercepts of a linear equation, set one variable to 0 and solve for the other.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Graphing Linear Equations
Slope and Intercept Form

Formulas

y = 2 - (2/3)x
x = 3 - (3/2)y

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10