solve for x

Question

(x - a) m = y

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.

(x - a) m = y

First, distribute the m to the terms inside the parentheses:

xm - am = y

Next, move the -am term to the other side by adding am to both sides of the equation:

xm = y + am

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by m to solve for x:

x = (y + am) / m

So, x = (y + am) / m