Big Ideas Math Integrated I, 2016
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5. Rewriting Equations and Formulas
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Exercise 2 Page 40

Determine what each prompt is asking.

6y=24-3x or 24-6y=3x

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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.

One Possible Answer

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.

Another Possible Answer

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.