SOLUTION: In the formula: 2091/x-1=1.5 the answer should be 836.4. My question is: What is the proper way to get x on the right hand side? I want to solve for x. I hope you under stand.

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Question 225984: In the formula: 2091/x-1=1.5 the answer should be 836.4. My question is: What is the proper way to get x on the right hand side? I want to solve for x. I hope you under stand.


ex. (not correct): whatever/whatever = x
I want x on the right by itself.
Answer by edjones(7569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282091%2Fx%29-1=1.5
2091-x=1.5x Multiply each side by x to eliminate the fraction.
2091=2.5x Add x to each side.
x=836.4 Divide each side by 2.5
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Ed