SOLUTION: D = C-s/N (for s) I have searched throughout the chapter for a process to solve this literal equation. I do not understand how to handle the fraction in the middle.

SOLUTION: D = C-s/N (for s) I have searched throughout the chapter for a process to solve this literal equation. I do not understand how to handle the fraction in the middle.

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: D = C-s/N (for s)
I have searched throughout the chapter for a process to solve this literal equation. I do not understand how to handle the fraction in the middle. This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D = C-(s/N) (for s)
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Subtract C from both sides:
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D-C = -(s/N)
Multiply both sides by -1 to get:
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C-D = s/N
Multiply both sides by N to get:
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s = N(C-D)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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