SOLUTION: solve for x, in terms of a,b, and c. x+b over x-c =b over a

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Question 276862: solve for x, in terms of a,b, and c.
x+b over x-c =b over a

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for x, in terms of a,b, and c.
x+b over x-c =b over a
x+b/x-c = b/a
a(x+b) = b(x-c)
ax+ab =bx-bc
ax-bx=-ab-bc
x(a-b) = -b(a+c)
x= -b(a+c) /(a-b)

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