Math Problem Statement
Solve the equation 3x + 6y = 18 for x.
Solution
The equation given is:
We need to solve for . Here’s the step-by-step process:
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First, isolate the term with by subtracting from both sides:
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Next, solve for by dividing both sides by 3:
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Simplify the right-hand side:
Thus, the solution is , which corresponds to Option B.
Let me know if you need any more details or have questions.
Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
- How would the solution change if the equation were ?
- Can you solve for instead of in the original equation?
- What happens if the equation were ? How does the solution differ?
- How would you graph the equation on a coordinate plane?
- How can this type of linear equation be applied in real-life scenarios?
Tip: Always perform operations on both sides of the equation to maintain equality!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
Ax + By = C
Theorems
Properties of Linear Equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9