If x + ay = b then y equals

LeslieM asked Mar 2, 2023

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LeslieM asked Mar 2, 2023

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Hey there!

$x+ay=b\\$ for y

Add -x to both sides:

$ay+x+-x=b+-x\\ay=b-x$

Now, let's divide both sides by a:

(ay)/(a) =(b-x)/(a)

y=(b-x)/(a)

Hope this helps!

Bridgett answered Mar 8, 2023

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