SOLUTION: I have the following equation: X = -((1 + Y)/W) + 1 I am trying to isolate and solve this for W. Thanks

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Question 70014: I have the following equation:
X = -((1 + Y)/W) + 1
I am trying to isolate and solve this for W.
Thanks

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X = -((1 + Y)/W) + 1
I am trying to isolate and solve this for W.
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Switch sides to get:
(1+y)/w=1-x
Invert both sides to ge:
w/(1+y)=1/(1-x)
Multiply both sides by (1+y) to get
w=(1+y)/(1-x)
Cheers,
Stan H.