SOLUTION: ax+3=2x-5y Solve for x.

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Question 568283: ax+3=2x-5y
Solve for x.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax+3=2x-5y
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ax - 2x = -5y-3
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(a-2)x = -(5y+3)
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x = -(5y+3)/(a-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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