Question

Solve 12−5x−4kx=y for x.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = $\frac{12-y}{4k+5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

12-5x-4kx=y

1. Subtract 12 from both sides.

2.Distrubutive property (factor) a(b+c)=ab+ac

x(-5-4k)=y-12

• Divide by -5-4k

x = $\frac{y-12}{-5-4k}$

= $\frac{12-y}{4k+5}$