The problem '3x+9=81-5' can be solved as follows -
3x+9=81-5x Original Problem
3x=72-5x Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation
8x=72 Add '5x' to both sides of the equation
x=9 Divide both sides by 8
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3x + 2y = 12 ie 2y = 12 - 3x so y = 6 - 3x/2
y-3x+6y=12 7y=3x+12 y=3x/7 +12/7
You cannot solve one linear equation in two unknown variables.
3x - 2 = 2x + 4 3x - 2x = 4 + 2 x = 6
Watch closely:6x = 3x + 27Subtract 3x from each side:3x = 27Divide each side by 3:x = 9