SOLUTION: a/b=x-y/y-z solve for y

Question 132636: a/b=x-y/y-z
solve for y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Cross multiply

Distribute

Subtract ay from both sides

Subtract bx from both sides

Factor out the GCF "y" from the right side

Divide both sides by

Rearrange the equation

Factor out -1 from the numerator

Factor out -1 from the denominator

Cancel out the "-1" terms

Simplify
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