Make x the subject of 5x-y=x+z

Hari Harker asked Sep 5, 2023

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Hari Harker asked Sep 5, 2023

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Answer: 4x=y+z

Explanation:

To make x the subject, move all other variables besides x to the other side

5x-y=x+z

5x-y+y=x+z

5x=y+x+z

Move all numbers containing x to the left

5x-x=y+x-x+z

4x=y+z

Thivan Mydeen answered Sep 10, 2023

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