How do you solve for x in $w-xz=xy$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-20T04:35:14

$x=w/(y+z)$

Get both of the $x$ variables on the same side of the equation by adding $xz$ to both sides.

$w=xy+xz$

Factor a common $x$ term.

$w=x(y+z)$

Divide both sides by $y+z$ .

$w/(y+z)=x$

If you like, you can switch the order of the sides.

$x=w/(y+z)$

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