z = (x + y/3)w Solve for y.

Question

I need help with this equation. Please list the steps to solve it.

Answer 1

Hi Super, to solve for "y", you need to isolate the "y" on one side of the equal sign, and everything else on the other side of the equal sign.

 

Step 1: divide both sides of the equation by w. This eliminates the "w" on the right side of the equation. The result:

 

z/w = x + y/3

 

Step 2: subtract x from both sides of the equation. The result:

 

z/w - x = y/3

 

Step 3: multiply both sides of the equation by 3. This will isolate the y on one side and everything else on the left side of the equation:

 

3( z/w - x) = y

 

The solution is:  y = 3( z/w - x)

 

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