To solve the literal equation:
Answer to Problem 15E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
An equation that has two or more than two variables is called a literal equation. To solve a literal equation for a variable rewrite it by solving that variable in terms of other(s) variable.
Calculation:
In order to solve the literal equation:
Rewrite the above equation so that x is written in terms of other variables. For that first simplify the right side of the equation for x , as
Now, to write the equation in terms of x divide both sides of the equation by
Thus, the solution for x of given literal equation is:
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