SOLUTION: Given the formula, solve for the indicated variable. X=W+Y+Z/5 for y UGH....SOMEONE PLZ HELP ME..!!!!!!!!

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Question 399395: Given the formula, solve for the indicated variable.
X=W+Y+Z/5 for y
UGH....SOMEONE PLZ HELP ME..!!!!!!!!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve:
X=W+Y+Z/5 for y
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Starting with:
X=W+Y+Z/5
subtract W from both sides:
X-W = Y+Z/5
subtract Z/5 from both sides:
X-W-Z/5 = Y