SOLUTION: If a over x plus one equals c over x, which is an expression for x in terms of c and a?

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Question 23510: If a over x plus one equals c over x, which is an expression for x in terms of c and a?
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28a%2F%28x%2B1%29%29+=+%28c%2Fx%29
ax = c(x+1)
ax = cx + c
ax - cx = c
x(a-c) = c
x = c/(a-c)

jon.