Question

how do i do this?x + y = 3

Which of the following equations is equivalent to the given equation? @gypsy1274

Answer 1

sorry it was 1/2x + 1/3y = 3

Answer 2

I don't understand the question. Am I missing something?

Answer 3

is this equivalent to 1/2x+1/3y=3?
2x + 3y = 18

Answer 4

No, they are not equivalent.

Answer 5

18/6 = 3 but 2/6 = 1/3 not 1/2

Answer 6

3x + 2y = 3
2x + 3y = 18
3x + 2y = 18 are any of these equivalent to it if so explain how you know please.

Answer 7

you still there? @gypsy1274

Answer 8

Yes, sorry. CHecking....

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

Which is the original equation?

Answer 11

1/2x + 1/3y = 3

Answer 12

Multiply through by 6...

Answer 13

ok thank you

Answer 14

is it always multilpy by 6 for theese problems? @gypsy1274 ?

Answer 15

No, it could be any number. But you do have to distribute the number through the entire equation. I chose 6 because 3*6=18

Answer 16

ok thanks again

Answer 17

Your Welcome.