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Solve the literal equation y = 12x - 5cx for x
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Solve the literal equation y = 12x - 5cx for x

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Answer: x=y/(12-5c)

Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to use algebraic properties.

We notice that each term on teh right side contains an x. We can factor out an x.

y=12x-5cx [factor out x]

y=x(12-5c) [divide both sides by 12-5c]

x=y/(12-5c)

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