Have I rearraged this formula correctly?

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The formula Y = A(X x B) / (X - C) has been analyzed for rearrangement to isolate X. The correct rearrangement is X = (AB - C) / Y - A. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using parentheses to clarify mathematical expressions and advises against using the letter 'X' for multiplication when a variable 'x' is present to avoid confusion.

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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

[tex]y = \frac{a(x \times b)}{x-c}[/tex]

or

[tex]y = \frac{a(x \times b)}{x} - c[/tex]

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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