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Question from fatiuma, a student: Solve the equation 2x + y = 6 for y. |
Fatiuma,
If the equation were 8 + y = 6 then subtracting 8 from both sides would yield
8 + y - 8 = 6 - 8
y = -2
With your equation 2x + y = 6 you apply the same technique, subtract 2x from each side. What is the result?
Penny
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