if 1/2x+1/3y=4 what is the value of 3x+2y

Question

How to find X and Y, Please include steps!!

Answer 1

Hi Hannah,

 

The relationship between (1/2)x + (1/3)y and 3x + 2y is that (3x + 2y)/6 is equal to (1/2)x + (1/3)y. So to find the value of 3x + 2y, we need only multiply the value of (1/2)x + (1/3)y by 6.

 

[ (1/2)x + (1/3)y ] * 6 = 3x + 2y

 

4 * 6 = 24

 

Hope this helps!