SOLUTION: I am trying to solve the following formula for the specific variable; for S in this case. C=1/2m(S+Z) (one half M x (S+Z) What is S? Thank you in advance. Samantha

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Question 621032: I am trying to solve the following formula for the specific variable; for S in this case.
C=1/2m(S+Z)
(one half M x (S+Z)
What is S?
Thank you in advance.
Samantha
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
C=%281%2F2%29%2AM%28S%2BZ%29

2C=M%28S%2BZ%29

2C=MS%2BMZ

2C-MZ=MS

%282C-MZ%29%2FM=S

S+=+%282C-MZ%29%2FM

So the solution is S+=+%282C-MZ%29%2FM