How do you solve for x in the equation xy=x+y

kuhse4461a

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2021-12-12

How do you solve for x in the equation xy=x+y

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Kirsten Davis

Kirsten Davis

Beginner2021-12-13Added 27 answers

xy=x+y
xx
x(y1)=y
x=yy1
porschomcl

porschomcl

Beginner2021-12-14Added 28 answers

xy=x+y
Transposing x to the Left Hand Side will give us
xyx=y
x(y1)=y (x was a common factor on the Left Hand Side)
Dividing both sides by (y1) (Assuming y1), we get
x=yy1

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