SOLUTION: a and b is unknown express x in terms of a and b. ax-5.6=bx+12.1

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Question 51107: a and b is unknown
express x in terms of a and b.
ax-5.6=bx+12.1
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, Thanenjayan:
Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Express x in terms of a and b.
ax-5.6+=+bx%2B12.1 Add 5.6 to both sides of the equation.
ax+=+bx%2B17.7 Now subtract bx from both sides.
ax-bx+=+17.7 Factor out the x.
x%28a-b%29+=+17.7 Finally, divide both sides by (a-b)
x+=+17.7%2F%28a-b%29

Answer by Thanenjayan(7) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax-5.6 = bx + 12.1
ax-bx = 12.1 + 5.6
x (a-b)= 17.7
x = 17.7/(a-b)