Make x the subject of the formula 4(2x-y) = 3ax - 5

4(2x-y) = 3ax - 5Step 1 - Expand 8x - 4y = 3ax - 5Step 2 - Collect like terms 8x - 3ax = 4y - 5Step 3 - Factorise x(8-3a) = 4y - 5Step 4 - Isolate x x = (4y - 5)/(8-3a)

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