Question

the members of senior class are planning a dance. they use the equation s=2r+t/x to determine the total receipts. what is r in the terms of x,s and t? show all work

Answer 1

r = 1/2(s -t/x)

Explanation:

Here, we simply want to make r the subject of the formula;

We proceed as follows;

s = 2r + t/x

s - t/x = 2r

Divide both sides by 2

r = 1/2(s - t/x)