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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$x+2y=9$$

Solve for y

$y=\frac{9-x}{2}$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$2y=9-x$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$\frac{2y}{2}=\frac{9-x}{2}$$

Dividing by $2$ undoes the multiplication by $2$.

$$y=\frac{9-x}{2}$$

Solve for x

$x=9-2y$