5. Rewriting Equations and Formulas
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Apply inverse operations to isolate x.
x=1/12y
To solve the given literal equation for x, we will use the Properties of Equality to apply inverse operations on the equation. Remember, only like terms can be combined.
Add terms
.LHS /12.=.RHS /12.
Calculate quotient
1* a=a
a* b/c=a/c* b
Rearrange equation