Question

Solve for x in the literal equation −2 = xy + z

Answer 1

x=(-2-z)/y

Explanation:

-2=xy+z

xy=-2-z

x=(-2-z)/y

Answer 2

x = (-2-z)/y

Explanation:

you want to isolate 'x' so step 1 is to subtract 'z' from each side to get:

xy = -2 - z

now divide by 'y' to get:

x = (-2-z)/y