Question

Solve the formula for the specified variable
P=N/(x-s) for x

Answer 1

x = ( N / P ) + s

Explanation:

Solve the literal equation using inverse operations.

P = N / ( x - s )

*( x - s ) *( x - s )

P( x - s ) = N

/P /P

x - s = N / P

+ s + s

x = ( N / P ) + s

Answer 2

x = N/P + s

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

P = N/(x - s)

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Multiply both sides by (x -s): P(x - s) = N
2. Divide P on both sides: x - s = N/P
3. Add s to both sides: x = N/P + s