SOLUTION: I can't figure out how to solve for x. My problem is xc - 5 = y. I missed the day they discussed this and I'm lost. Please help - Thanks!

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Question 244786: I can't figure out how to solve for x. My problem is xc - 5 = y. I missed the day they discussed this and I'm lost. Please help - Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Add 5 to both sides.


Divide both sides by 'c' to isolate 'x'.


So the solution is

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