If we're solving for x: First we have to add 3y to both sides. 2x - 3y + 3y = 8 + 3y 2x = 3y + 8 Last, we divide both sides by 2. 2x/2 = 3y+8/2 Answer: x = 3/2y + 4
If we're solving for y: First, we have to add -2x to both sides. 2x - 3y + -2x = 8 + -2x Last, we divide both sides by -3. -3y/-3 = -2x + 8/-3 Answer: y = 2/3x + -8/3