SOLUTION: Solve for x. State any restrictions on the variables. a(bx+2)=cx-12 I find this problem very difficult, I didn't know how to set up the problem or solve it but I did try.

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Question 343447: Solve for x. State any restrictions on the variables.
a(bx+2)=cx-12
I find this problem very difficult, I didn't know how to set up the problem or solve it but I did try.

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Distribute the



Add and to both sides:



Factor out in the LHS:



Multiply both sides by



And that, as they say, is that.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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