Question

Make x the subject of the equation.
Five divided x plus 1 equal y.

Answer 1

To make \( x \) the subject of the equation \( \frac{5}{x} + 1 = y \), follow these steps:

1. Start with the original equation:
\[
\frac{5}{x} + 1 = y
\]

2. Subtract 1 from both sides:
\[
\frac{5}{x} = y - 1
\]

3. Now, multiply both sides by \( x \) to eliminate the fraction:
\[
5 = (y - 1)x
\]

4. Finally, divide both sides by \( y - 1 \) to isolate \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{5}{y - 1}
\]

So, the final result is:
\[
x = \frac{5}{y - 1}
\]