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To solve a literal equation xm=x+z solving for x

User Keyofnight
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Explanation:

xm = x + z

xm - x = z

x = z/(m - 1)

User Mleister
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xm =x+z

subtract x from each side

xm -x = z

factor out an x

x(m-1) = z

divide both sides by m-1

x = z/(m-1)

User Ommadawn
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