Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation 3x + 6y = 18 for x.

Solution

The equation given is:

3x+6y=183x + 6y = 18

We need to solve for xx. Here’s the step-by-step process:

  1. First, isolate the term with xx by subtracting 6y6y from both sides: 3x=186y3x = 18 - 6y

  2. Next, solve for xx by dividing both sides by 3: x=186y3x = \frac{18 - 6y}{3}

  3. Simplify the right-hand side: x=62yx = 6 - 2y

Thus, the solution is x=62yx = 6 - 2y, 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:

  1. How would the solution change if the equation were 4x+6y=244x + 6y = 24?
  2. Can you solve for yy instead of xx in the original equation?
  3. What happens if the equation were 3x6y=183x - 6y = 18? How does the solution differ?
  4. How would you graph the equation 3x+6y=183x + 6y = 18 on a coordinate plane?
  5. 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