Question

Solve the literal equation xy - 4xz = 5 for x.

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Answer 1

x = 5/(-4 z + y)

Explanation:

Solve for x:

x y - 4 x z = 5

Hint: | Write the linear polynomial on the left-hand side in standard form.

Collect in terms of x:

x (-4 z + y) = 5

Hint: | Solve for x.

Divide both sides by -4 z + y:

Answer: x = 5/(-4 z + y)