xy = 22
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Cross multiply:
xy * 1 = 1 * 22
Simplifying
xy * 1 = 1 * 22
Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
1xy = 1 * 22
Multiply 1 * 22
1xy = 22
Solving
1xy = 22
Solving for variable 'x'.
Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.
Divide each side by '1y'.
x = 22y-1
Simplifying
x = 22y-1
