Question

The subject of the formula below is y, y=x-8, rearrange the formule to make x the subject

Answer 1

Given,

y=x-8

Since,we want to make X subject so,

Or,y+8=X[side change]

Or,X=y+8.

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = y + 8

Explanation:

y = x - 8 and we need to make x the subject

→ Add 8 to both sides to isolate x

y + 8 = x

→ Switch it around

x = y + 8