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3y=3/4(xy+w) solve for y

User Lvca
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Answer:

y = w/(4 - x)

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

3y = 3/4(xy + w)

Step 2: Solve for y

  1. Multiply: 3y = (3xy + 3w)/4
  2. Multiply both sides by 4: 12y = 3xy + 3w
  3. Subtract 3xy on both sides: 12y - 3xy = 3w
  4. Factor out y: y(12 - 3x) = 3w
  5. Divide both sides by 12 - 3x: y = 3w/(12 - 3x)
  6. Factor out 3: y = 3w/[3(4 - x)]
  7. Simplify: y = w/(4 - x)
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