SOLUTION: If I have the following equation: x = y + (y - a)* t * (b/c) and I know the values of x, a, t, b and c how do I find the value of y? thanks Antoine

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Question 290711: If I have the following equation:
x = y + (y - a)* t * (b/c)
and I know the values of x, a, t, b and c how do I find the value of y?
thanks
Antoine
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=(a*b*t+c*x)/(b*t+c)
multiply it out and gather only the terms with y on the left
factor out y