Question

Does anyone know how to do the opposite of distribution? I give medal.

Answer 1

x-3xy = 1. I have to solve for y

Answer 2

well for `opposite of distribution` you have to take out the common factor
like aB+aC= a(b+c)

Answer 3

but do I have to for this problem do a fraction because their is no Y for the x in the front of the problem. It has to be something like y(___ +3x) = 1

Answer 4

well what is common in these two terms x-3xy ??

Answer 5

btw there is one with x
1x-3xy

Answer 6

the x is common so should I try to turn that into a distributive problem first?
I would get x(1+3y)= 1

Answer 7

yes right but 3y is negative
so \[\huge\rm x(1-3y)=1\]
now move the x to the right side

Answer 8

1-3y=1/x

Answer 9

perfect

Answer 10

what would be the next step ?

Answer 11

-3y=1/x -1