Question

Solve 3y+1/2x-w=0 for y

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = 1/3w -1/6x

Explanation:

Subtract the terms not containing y, then divide by the coefficient of y.

`3y+(1)/(2)x-w=0\\\\3y=w-(1)/(2)x\qquad\text{subtract non-$y$ terms}\\\\\boxed{y=(1)/(3)w-(1)/(6)x}\qquad\text{multiply by $(1)/(3)$}`