ECZ 2014 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra

Given that a = d − bcd − 1, make d the subject of the formula.

  • A. d = a − bac − 1
  • B. d = a + bac − 1
  • C. d = b − aac − 1
  • D. d = a − bac + 1

Verified working — step 1

Multiply out: a(cd − 1) = d − b, so acd − a = d − b. Collect the d terms: acd − d = a − b, so d(ac − 1) = a − b and d = …

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