SOLUTION: How do I solve for "Y" in the following equation? X/(X+Y)=Z

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Question 30790: How do I solve for "Y" in the following equation? X/(X+Y)=Z
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x/(x+y)=z
(x+y).x/(x+y)=(x+y).z
x=xz+yz
x-xz=yz
x(1-z)=yz
{x(1-z)}/z=y---The Answer