When solving a multivariable equation for a particular variable, we sometimes have to factor some terms in the equation to reach the solution.
For example, let's solve the following equation for the variable
First, we factor out in the expression on the left-hand side. This gives
Then, we divide both sides of the equation by to isolate
Note: This result assumes that
Solve the equation for the variable
We need to isolate all terms with on one side of the equation. To do this, we subtract from both sides:
Next, we factor out in the expression on the right-hand side.
Then, we divide both sides by to isolate
Note: This result assumes that
If $2kx - x= 1,$ then $x=$
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$\dfrac{1}{2k}$ |
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$2k-1$ |
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$ \dfrac{1}{2k+1}$ |
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$2k+1$ |
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Solve the equation for the variable
We need to isolate all terms with on one side of the equation. To do this, we subtract from both sides:
Notice that all terms containing are on the left-hand side, and all terms independent of are on the right-hand side.
Next, we factor out in the expression on the left-hand side.
Finally, we divide both sides by to isolate
Note: This result assumes that
If $3xc = 5-2x,$ then $x=$
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$\dfrac{5}{3c+2}$ |
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$15c+10$ |
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$\dfrac{3c+2}{5}$ |
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$\dfrac{5}{c}$ |
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If $3xy - 4= 7y+2,$ then $y=$
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Solve the equation for the variable
We need to isolate all terms with on one side of the equation. To do this, we first cross-multiply:
Next, we subtract from both sides of the equation:
Notice that all terms containing are on the left-hand side, and all terms independent of are on the right-hand side.
Then, we factor out from the left-hand side:
Finally, we divide both sides by to isolate
Note: This result assumes that
If $\dfrac{5pq}{2}=\dfrac{4p+q}{3},$ then $p = $
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