SOLUTION: hi, what is the answer when trying to solve for x? nx-a=bx+d thanks

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Question 155921: hi, what is the answer when trying to solve for x?
nx-a=bx+d
thanks

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hi, what is the answer when trying to solve for x?
nx-a=bx+d
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Get all terms with x on the same side.
nx-bx = a+d
Factor
x*(n-b) = a+d
Isolate x
x = (a+d)/(n-b)

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