document.write( "Question 93939: How do I solve this for x:\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #68403 by Earlsdon(6294) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Try this:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"ax-2+=+bx%2B5\"$ Subtract bx from both sides.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"ax-bx-2+=+5\"$ Now add 2 to both sides.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"ax-bx+=+7\"$ Factor an x from the lefthand side.
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%28a-b%29+=+7\"$ Finally, divide both sides by (a-b)
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x+=+7%2F%28a-b%29\"$ ...and you're done! \n" ); document.write( "

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