Solve for x in the literal equation:

Question

-12 = xy ÷ z



Answer 1

I like to set these up so that the z is below xy, therefore:

-12 = xy

z

z will go join the other side by multiplication -12z = xy You will then divide out the y to solve for x.

y y

-12z = x

y

Answer 2

Given the equation -12 = (x * y) / z, we are asked to solve for x.

First, let's multiply both sides of this equation by z, giving us -12 * z = x * y.

Second, if y is not equal to zero, we can divide both sides of the equation by y, which gives (-12 * z) / y = x.

Rewriting this, we have our answer: x = (-12 * z) / y (if y not equal to zero).