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If 4x+7=xy-6, then what is the value of x, in terms of y

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If 4x+7=xy-6, then what is the value of x, in terms of y

Subtract xy from each side:
4x + 7 - xy = -6

Add 7 to each side:
4x - xy = -6 - 7
4x - xy = -13

Factor out x:
x(4 - y) = -13

Divide each side of the equation by (4 - y)
x = -13/(4 - y)
 
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