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Solve for x in the literal equation -20=xy +z.​

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Answer:

-(20+z)/y = x

Explanation:

-20=xy +z

Subtract z from each side

-20 -z = xy+z-z

-20 -z = xy

Divide each side by y

(-20 -z)/y = xy/y

Factor out a negative

-(20+z)/y = x

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