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72=2xy+2zy+2xy
Use the distributive property to multiply 2x+2z by y.
72=4xy+2zy
Combine 2xy and 2xy to get 4xy.
4xy+2zy=72
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
4xy=72-2zy
Subtract 2zy from both sides.
4yx=72-2yz
The equation is in standard form.
\frac{4yx}{4y}=\frac{72-2yz}{4y}
Divide both sides by 4y.
x=\frac{72-2yz}{4y}
Dividing by 4y undoes the multiplication by 4y.
x=-\frac{z}{2}+\frac{18}{y}
Divide 72-2yz by 4y.
72=2xy+2zy+2xy
Use the distributive property to multiply 2x+2z by y.
72=4xy+2zy
Combine 2xy and 2xy to get 4xy.
4xy+2zy=72
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
\left(4x+2z\right)y=72
Combine all terms containing y.
\frac{\left(4x+2z\right)y}{4x+2z}=\frac{72}{4x+2z}
Divide both sides by 4x+2z.
y=\frac{72}{4x+2z}
Dividing by 4x+2z undoes the multiplication by 4x+2z.
y=\frac{36}{2x+z}
Divide 72 by 4x+2z.