Solve for y

Question

The equation is:

 

w = 3y-x

        y

 

And I have to solve for y. How do I do this?

 

Answer 1

First, add x to both sides.

 

w = 3y - x

w + x = 3y

 

Then, divide both sides by 3 to solve for y.

 

w + x = 3y

1/3w + 1/3x = y