Question

How do you solve for y in `M= x(1 + y)`?

Answer 1

You must first distribute the parentheses.

Explanation:

`M = x(1 + y)`

`M = x + xy`

`M- x = xy`

`y = (M - x)/x`

Practice exercises:

1. Solve for x in the following equations.

a) `xyz = x/y + z`

b) `1/x + 3/y = 2/z`