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)#