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Y=3xy-1, Solve for y

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Answer:

y =
(1)/(3x-1)

Explanation:

Given

y = 3xy - 1

Collect terms in y on the left side by subtracting 3xy from both sides

y - 3xy = - 1 ← factor out y on the left side

y(1 - 3x) = - 1 ( divide both sides by 1 - 3x

y =
(-1)/(1-3x) ← multiply numerator/denominator by - 1

y =
(1)/(3x-1)

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