Most algebra I classes do assign lots of exercises in “isolating variables” in single equations before they throw systems of equations at you.In the given example, you can isolate x or y. You can solve for a reflexive equation with either x or y. But you can’t solve for a constant without a second true equation that restricts the value ranges of x and y a to single constant.y=30-2xy=30-2(15-.05y)y=30-(30-y)y + (30-y) = 3030-y = 30-yorx=15 – .05(30-2x)x=15 – 15 – xx-15 = x-15Systems of equations can be complexified to include any number of equations and variables.
“He supports x’s belief that he is a y trapped in a x body, and, therefore should be allowed to use the y bathroom.”worse than that, he wants to undergo surgery to be converted from one to the other, and since he’s currently residing in the state penitentiary, it has to be done at taxpayer expense.
x_Tech over 9 years ago
And while i feel equal to anything, I don’t see the need to be equal with anything to do Y.
JanBic Premium Member over 9 years ago
Need more info on y such as a parallel equation before we can solve for x
TREEINTHEWIND over 9 years ago
Hide and seek was more fun……………
Toonerific over 9 years ago
You’ll need X-tra classes to figure that out.
Gerald Henley over 9 years ago
X = (any number less than 15) and Y = (any even number => 0 and <= 30). Of course that excludes getting into negative numbers.
dwpbike over 9 years ago
this is math, not philosophy
cubswin2016 over 9 years ago
You need more information to solve that problem.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Just Y is it X always marks the spot?
Perkycat over 9 years ago
I’d answer this but math isn’t in my job description. Oh, yeah – I’m retired, I don’t have a job. I’m still not answering.
richardj over 9 years ago
Let X be, let X be, let X be, let X be.There will be an answerLet X be
belgarathmth over 9 years ago
Most algebra I classes do assign lots of exercises in “isolating variables” in single equations before they throw systems of equations at you.In the given example, you can isolate x or y. You can solve for a reflexive equation with either x or y. But you can’t solve for a constant without a second true equation that restricts the value ranges of x and y a to single constant.y=30-2xy=30-2(15-.05y)y=30-(30-y)y + (30-y) = 3030-y = 30-yorx=15 – .05(30-2x)x=15 – 15 – xx-15 = x-15Systems of equations can be complexified to include any number of equations and variables.
artkennedy Premium Member over 9 years ago
Ah . . . one of the great questons!
kernelcorny Premium Member over 9 years ago
x = 15 when y=0.y = 30 when x=0It is a straight line.the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
Phatts over 9 years ago
“He supports x’s belief that he is a y trapped in a x body, and, therefore should be allowed to use the y bathroom.”worse than that, he wants to undergo surgery to be converted from one to the other, and since he’s currently residing in the state penitentiary, it has to be done at taxpayer expense.
CalLadyQED over 9 years ago
Don’t worry, little boy. Pursue higher math and you will find the possibilities for x are limitless.
Thomas & Tifffany Connolly over 9 years ago
Great question. When you have a philosyphy degree, you can argue it out with the math proffesor!
Jim Kerner over 9 years ago
Hoo Ray for new math. New math It. won’t do a bit of good to review math. It’s so easy. So very easy. That only a child can do it! Tom Lehrer.
markjoseph125 over 9 years ago
Algebra isn’t only about the “x”; it’s also about the “why.”