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Low level math problem?

Describe the technique used to solve a formula for a specified letter when the formula contains more than one term with that variable.

Solve the following for w to illustrate the technique(explain/describe each step):

ax - b + cw = dw + f

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  • 7 years ago
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    ax - b + cw = dw + f

    ax - b = dw - cw + f

    ax - b - f = dw - cw

    ax - b - f = w(d - c)

    (ax - b - f) / (d - c) = w

    basically get the letter that you want on one side, factor it out, and divide the extra stuff

  • 7 years ago

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