Question

3x+2=y; y=8 Solve for x.
http://aplus.yumaed.org/R85Content/media/pictures/ma7_nbg/axis5a.gif
PLEASE HELPPP.

Answer 1

Replace "y" with 8 and then solve for x using algebra. Do you want to give it a try and I will tell you if you're right?

Answer 2

Yeah, for sure. let me just try to solve real quick.

Answer 3

Alright cool take your time.

Answer 4

is it 2?

Answer 5

Yes, you got that by doing x = 6/3 right?

Answer 6

Yes, I did. So that's all you have to do even with the confusing graph?

Answer 7

I didn't even look at the graph until just now haha, but I suppose you could use the it to check your answer.

Answer 8

Lol. Alright. That's just what confused me! I wasn't sure what to do with it.

Answer 9

lol yeah sometimes extra information is more confusing than helpful.