171k views
3 votes
How do i solve the formula for the indicated letter X= w+y+z/7 solve for y

User Paul Suart
by
6.2k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Here's the original equation (correct me if I'm wrong):


x = (w+y+z)/(7)


To solve for y, we need to isolate it. So, let's solve it:


x*7 = ((w+y+z)/(7)) * 7


7x = w+y+z


Now, let's subtract w and z, and our final answer is:

y = 7x-w-z

User Alexza
by
5.8k points