SOLUTION: Solve for x: c(x+2)-5=b(x-3) I have several problems like this for my homework and I'm completely stuck. Thanks for the help =)

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Question 504668: Solve for x:
c(x+2)-5=b(x-3)
I have several problems like this for my homework and I'm completely stuck. Thanks for the help =)

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c(x+2)- 5 = b(x-3), solve for x
:
cx + 2c - 5 = bx - 3b
:
perform the necessary operations to get the x's on the left
cx - bx = -3b - 2c + 5
;
Factor out x
x(c-b) = -3b - 2c + 5
:
Divide both sides by (c-b)
x =

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