Question

Solve 24x + 2y = 48 for x.


Can you explain it to me please??

Answer 1

x = 2 - 1/12y

Explanation:

Remember that we are only solving for x, so we need to isolate x just like in any other equation:

24x + 2y = 48

24x = 48 - 2y

x = 2 - 1/12y