SOLUTION: Solve for k: M=kn/k+n I know that you have to multiply the denominator then distribute, but then what?

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Solve for k: M=kn/k+n I know that you have to multiply the denominator then distribute, but then what?       Log On


   

Question 550754: Solve for k:

M=kn/k+n
I know that you have to multiply the denominator then distribute, but then what?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, mananth:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
M=kn%2F%28k%2Bn%29
Multiply by k+n
M(k+n)=kn
Mk+Mn=kn
Mk-kn=-Mn
k(M-n)=-Mn
k=-Mn(M-n)