Question

If y = 3x and 2x – 4y = 3, then x=

Answer 1

-0.03 is the answer

Answer 2

x = -0.3

Explanation:

You can substitute y in 2x – 4y = 3, to solve for x.

How to solve for x:

2x - 4(3x) = 3 (Simplify)

2x - 12x = 3 (Simplify)

-10x = 3 (Divide by -10)

x = -0.3