Question

Can someone help me solve for x? I’ll do the rest.

Answer 1

set both equations equal to each other first

Answer 2

\[-9x+3=4x-10\]

Answer 3

Ok, what next? I need to get this up to atleast 79% and I’m at 45% 😭

Answer 4

next we need to get x alone, so make sure both x are on one side of the equation

Answer 5

for this example, let's move the -9x: add 9x to both sides to cancel out. \[3=4x+9x-10\]

Answer 6

now let's simplify x: \[3=13x-10\] Then add 10 to both sides: \[13=13x\]

Answer 7

Okay, sorry this is so confusing since the teacher straight up assigned it due tomorrow without even explaining. 😭😭

Answer 8

what are you confused on? tell me so I can help you.

Answer 9

This whole thing- the teacher JSUT randomly assigned this due tomorrow without explaining how to solve this thing using substitution-😭😭😭😭😭

Answer 10

okay, when solving equations, you know that you have to get x alone, correct?

Answer 11

Yes. I think to do that if it’s adding, you gotta subtract one of them on both sides right?-

Answer 12

Thank you for helping btw TwT

Answer 13

yes, you can either add or subtract x on either side of the equation.

Answer 14

and np, anytime

Answer 15

Okay for the first one, y = -9x + 3, you’d subtract 3 on both sides

Answer 16

correct

Answer 17

But it would be y - 3?! How the heck do you solve that-

Answer 18

you will see soon

Answer 19

Okayyy.. I’ll trust the process, but still- how do you solve y - 3? Is it a invisible one or something

Answer 20

I have been telling you wrong, hold on

Answer 21

let's restart

Answer 22

\[-3=-9x\] right? after subtracting 3 from both sides

Answer 23

Yes I think so- and I’m at 45% now, I need it atleast on 79%, I’ll finish tomorrow, and the thing gives atleast 15 points… so 45 + 15 would beeeee….. 60%? SORRY- I GOT SIDE TRACTED WONDEIRN-

Answer 24

that's ok. Now, we have to get x alone, so we can't have that -9 before that x

Answer 25

so what do you think we should do next?

Answer 26

respectfully disagree with process and answer

Answer 27

I made a mistake I realize, but now I am just trying to help her understand how to solve for x

Answer 28

I believe your initial equation and process was correct @macho14

Answer 29

Hmmmmm [don’t mind me trying to make it a bit more interesting before I zone out into space XD]

Answer 30

but your current equation is wrong..?

Answer 31

paimon xoxo

Answer 32

wdum? what equation?

Answer 33

oh, why?

Answer 34

because it's wrong..

Answer 35

wrong how, I am confused?

Answer 36

it is wrong because -3 does not equal -9x....

Answer 37

yes, ofc it doesn't

Answer 38

we are isolating the variable, we are not done yet

Answer 39

x does not equal 1/3
the equation is wrong

Answer 40

Don’t mind me trying to figure this out- Just lemme get a calculator-

Answer 41

your initial equation and answer was correct, -9x + 3 = 4x-10, resulting in 13 x = 13

Answer 42

ooooooooh, that's where the confusion is

Answer 43

I am just trying to help her figure out how to solve for x, not trying to do the given problem as a whole yet, she doesn't understand how to do it

Answer 44

that's not how you solve for x, having -9x = -3 .............., I understand how you subtracted 3 from each side, but you completely ignored the y

Answer 45

I was treating the equation as if it was equal to zero

Answer 46

Hhhhh I keep getting “error” whaaaa-

Answer 47

because you cannot solve an equation with two unknowns, so that wouldn't help her

Answer 48

Oh jeeze- do. I gotta figure out thst now? Cause I tried before and that got me down- I was at 69% and it brought me down to 45..

Answer 49

I know, hey @friskisnice maybe you should repost the question

Answer 50

Hm? Oh okay I guess!

Answer 51

we need to clear our minds and restart

Answer 52

Do I close this one orrr?..

Answer 53

yeah, close it. but also watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWOTmyoaWJg&ab_channel=TheOrganicChemistryTutor

Answer 54

when you are done watching, I can help you easier

Answer 55

even a math video?? why can't you explain it's math??

Answer 56

alright I guess
I will try to help as best as I can

Answer 57

I can just close this one and make a new one, obviously using my cute little paimon gifs to make it better- nope. She will think I’m hiding some funny videos with that. So I can’t 😓

Answer 58

oof, okay