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Make x the subject of m= n + x/p

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Answer:

x = m × p - n

Explanation:


m = n + (x)/(p)

We can first multiply both sides by p.


m * p = n + x

And now we only have n left with x, so we subtract n on both sides.


m * p - n = x \\or \\ x = m * p - n