SOLUTION: I don't understand this problem: Solve: 10ax-5=6x+4

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Question 95244: I don't understand this problem:

Solve:
10ax-5=6x+4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
10ax-5=6x+4
I'm going to assume you are solving for "x".
Get the x-terms on one side and the other terms on the other side as follows:
10ax-6x = 5+4
Factor out the x and simplify where you can as follows:
x(10a-6) = 9
x = 9/(10a-6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.