SOLUTION: This is called a Literal Equation. Solve (x+7)(y+4)=5 for x in the form x=ay+b/y+c

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Question 18135: This is called a Literal Equation.
Solve (x+7)(y+4)=5 for x in the form x=ay+b/y+c

Answer by venugopalramana(3286)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve (x+7)(y+4)=5 for x in the form x=ay+b/y+c
(x+7)(y+4)=5
(x+7)=5/(y+4)
x=-7+5/(y+4)...your problem should read x=a+b/(y+c)....comparing we get that...
a=-7 and b=5 and c=4

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