Math Problem Statement

3x+y=6

Solution

To solve the linear equation 3x+y=63x + y = 6, there are two main approaches depending on what you need:

  1. Solve for yy in terms of xx: y=63xy = 6 - 3x This is the equation in slope-intercept form (y=mx+by = mx + b), where the slope m=3m = -3 and the y-intercept is 66.

  2. Solve for xx in terms of yy: x=6y3x = \frac{6 - y}{3} This gives the value of xx for a given value of yy.

Would you like me to solve for specific values, graph this equation, or work on a system of equations with this?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the slope and intercept of a line from an equation?
  2. What does solving for yy in terms of xx mean graphically?
  3. How can this equation be solved in terms of inequalities?
  4. How would this equation change if the constant were different, say 3x+y=103x + y = 10?
  5. Can you solve this equation by substitution if paired with another?

Tip: When solving linear equations, putting them into slope-intercept form makes it easier to visualize their graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Slope-intercept form y = mx + b
x = (6 - y) / 3

Theorems

Basic linear equation principles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8