5. Rewriting Equations and Formulas
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Determine what each prompt is asking.
6y=24-3x or 24-6y=3x
To begin, let's label each prompt to make discussing them easier.
| Name | Equation | Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3x+6y=24 | Solve for x. |
| B | 24-3x=6y | Solve for x. |
| C | 6y=24-3x | Solve for y in terms of x. |
| D | 24-6y=3x | Solve for x in terms of y. |
Notice that in the table above, C is the only prompt that asks to solve for y. All others ask that we solve for x. Therefore, C does not belong.
From the table, we can also notice that D is the only equation that shows the x term isolated on one side. Because of this, D does not belong.