SOLUTION: I am stumped. I am trying to solve for X {{{ X = B * (X + Y + Z) }}}

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Question 201824: I am stumped. I am trying to solve for X

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Earlsdon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(13794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Distribute


Subtract BX from both sides.


Factor out the GCF "X"


Divide both sides by to isolate "X"


So the solution is

Answer by Earlsdon(4900) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's see if we can "unstump" you.
Solve for X:
First, distribute the B on the right side of the equation.
Next, subtract BX from both sides. This puts the X's on one side of the equation.
Simplify both sides.
Finally, divide both sides by (1-B)