Question

Solve for X

1/w + 1/y = 1/x

Answer 1

x = wy / y+w

Explanation:

1/x = 1/w + 1/y

Find LCD of the terms

xwy

Multiply each term by xwy and simplify

wy = xy + xw

x(y+w)=xy

x = wy / y+w

Answer 2

Explanation:

1/w + 1/y = 1/x Multiply through by wy

y + w = 1/x

wy

Multiply both sides by x

x * (y + w) = 1

wy

Multiply both sides by wy

x * (y + w) = wy

Divide both sides by (y + w)

x = wy / (y + w)