Question 103955
{{{xy+17=5x-w(3-y)}}} Start with the given equation



{{{xy+17=5x-3w+yw}}} Distribute


{{{xy+17-yw=5x-3w}}}Subtract yw from both sides



{{{xy-yw=5x-3w-17}}} Subtract 17 from both sides



{{{y(x-w)=5x-3w-17}}} Factor out a y



{{{y=(5x-3w-17)/(x-w)}}} Divide both sides by x-w