Have I rearraged this formula correctly?

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The formula Y = A(X x B) / (X - C) needs to be rearranged to isolate X. The user's attempt to express X as X = (AB - C) / (Y - A) is questioned for its accuracy. Clarification is sought on whether the original formula should be interpreted with parentheses around the denominator or as a subtraction. It is advised to use more parentheses for clarity and to avoid confusion between the variable x and multiplication. Proper notation and rearrangement are essential for accurate mathematical expressions.
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This formaula has to be rearraged to make X the subject:

Y = A(X x B) / X-C

My attempt is:

X = AB - C / Y - A
 
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First of all, is it

y = \frac{a(x \times b)}{x-c}

or

y = \frac{a(x \times b)}{x} - c

When you ask such questions it is better to use too many parentheses than not enough.
 
Also, it's not a good idea to use X for multiplication when you have a variable named x.
 
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