SOLUTION: Solve for y: xy+17=5x-w(3-y)

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Question 103955: Solve for y:
xy+17=5x-w(3-y)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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xy%2B17=5x-w%283-y%29 Start with the given equation


xy%2B17=5x-3w%2Byw Distribute

xy%2B17-yw=5x-3wSubtract yw from both sides


xy-yw=5x-3w-17 Subtract 17 from both sides


y%28x-w%29=5x-3w-17 Factor out a y


y=%285x-3w-17%29%2F%28x-w%29 Divide both sides by x-w