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Solve for x in the literal equation −5 = xy + z.

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Answer: x = -5 -z/y or x= -5/y - z/y

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 = xy + z -- then you need to isolate the x, so subtract z from both sides

-5-z = xy -- then divide both sides by y

x= -5-z/y

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