SOLUTION: I tried and tried but couldn't figure this out xy- 5=k for x

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Question 985749: I tried and tried but couldn't figure this out
xy- 5=k for x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
xy- 5 = k for x
add 5 to both sides
xy = k + 5
divide both sides by y
x = %28%28k%2B5%29%29%2Fy