Question

Solve for y, z, x or t: y+ y/a =b, if a≠−1

Answer 1

Answer:

• $y=ab/(a+1)$

Explanation:

In this case, you need to solve for y in y + y/a = b, if s ≠ - 1.

This is how you do it step-by-step:

1. Multiply all the equation by the common denominator: a

$y + y/a = b\\ \\ a(y + y/a = b)\\ \\ a(y + y/a) = ab$

2. Simplify:

$ay + ay/a = ab\\ \\ ay+y=ab$

3. Common factor: y

$y(a+1)=ab$

4. Divide both sides by a + 1

$y=ab/(a+1)$