SOLUTION: Solve for x: rx + h = sx

SOLUTION: Solve for x: rx + h = sx - k

Question 1169333: Solve for x:
rx + h = sx - k
Answer by ikleyn(52864) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Collect the terms containing " x " in one side of the equation.


Collect the constant terms in other side of the equation


    rx - sx = -k - h



Factor "x" out in the left side

    (r-s)x = -k - h



Express "x"

    x = .     ANSWER

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