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Question
what is the answer to this equation
x + y = z, for y
Hello Joshua
The process of finding the formula of one variable in terms of other variables in a particular equation is called solving literal equations.
Josh, you’re required to find the formula of Y in terms of the other two variables in the equation, X and Z.
Our equation is the following
X + Y = Z
To solve for Y, it(Y) must remain in either side of the equation alone.
So let’s move X. (You add a negative sign when you move one variable or number to the other side of the equation)
Y = Z – X
Now, we explicitly expressed Y. we found the formula for Y.
Thank you and Let me know if you want any more Help.
Michael Tadesse.
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Michael Tadesse
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I can answer questions regarding Relations, linear functions and equations, Squares and square roots, Translation and Similarity, Special Properties of Right Angled Triangles, Measurement of Area and Volume, algebra. I can also answer questions related to Pre calculus, Limits and Continuity, Derivatives Applications of Derivatives, High school math in general. I can’t answer questions of the following type. Power Series, Multiple Integrals, Fourier series, Vector valued Functions.
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I love mathematics as it is the mother of all sciences. I had an outstanding math results while I was in school. The tradition continues while I am in university. I have been helping elementary school Students for the past five years with mathematics problems. In fact, I have a brother who is four years younger than me I usually help him to understand what the crux of the question is before trying to solve it. He loves math very much, he is indeed one of the top scorers form his class in Mathematics. I didn’t stop helping my younger relatives after I joined the Engineering campus and I am more than ready to help anyone with my skill.
Education/Credentials
have a high school diploma with a 3.97 GPA; I also have many merit certificates granted for my outstanding results in high school math. I won a merit certificate for my participation in the Black Month Essay Contest. I took two different National Examinations in 2006 and 2007. In the former Exam I got 9As which includes Mathematics. I also have a score of 90 out of hundred in the later Examination which is the toughest known in Ethiopia. So you don’t have to worry about my ability to help my clients.
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I have never had an online client but I was helping students coming to me for assistance in Mathematics.
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