How Do I Solve These Basic Physics and Geometry Questions?

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The discussion focuses on solving basic physics and geometry questions, with the user expressing difficulty due to a two-year gap in studying the subject. The first question involves solving for x in the equation 3x/y=6g/y, where the user attempts to manipulate the equation but confuses the variables. A respondent points out that the user's equations are inconsistent, highlighting the mistake of equating different expressions. The user seeks clarification on the correct approach to these problems rather than the final answers. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for a refresher on fundamental algebraic manipulation and problem-solving techniques.
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forget how to solve these questions please help

first off these are probally really easy but i haven't taken physics in 2 years so i completely forget how to do these questions lol.

1. solve for x. 3x/y=6g/y
2. d-t/x
3.A pirate starts at point A, takes 54 paces due WEST, turns, takes 34 paces due SOUTH, turns, and takes 12 paces due EAST to find a buried treasure. How far is the buried treasure from Point A?

I don't need the answers i just want to know the equations to figure them out so I can do them!

question 1 attempt:

3x/y=6g/b = x/y=2g/b = x=2gy/b?? please tell me if this is correct and if not can anyone tell me what I've done wrong here?
 
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AGJr23 said:
first off these are probally really easy but i haven't taken physics in 2 years so i completely forget how to do these questions lol.

1. solve for x. 3x/y=6g/y

question 1 attempt:

3x/y=6g/b = x/y=2g/b = x=2gy/b?? please tell me if this is correct and if not can anyone tell me what I've done wrong here?

The equation that you show initially is 3x/y=6g/y. Then you say 3x/y=6g/b. The two do not agree.

These two are not the same. Also you should not be putting equal signs as you did.
3x/y=6g/b is one equation
x/y=2g/b is another equation, but
6g/b is not equal to x/y as you say.
 

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