Question

Solve each literal equation for the given variable.
solve for x
ax-y=2y

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( ax - y = 2y \) for \( x \), follow these steps:

1. **Isolate the term involving \( x \):**
\[
ax = 2y + y
\]

2. **Combine the \( y \) terms on the right side:**
\[
ax = 3y
\]

3. **Solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by \( a \) (assuming \( a \neq 0 \)):**
\[
x = \frac{3y}{a}
\]

So, the solution for \( x \) is:
\[
x = \frac{3y}{a}
\]