SOLUTION: how to solve an equation of the form ax+b = cx+d

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Question 347953: how to solve an equation of the form ax+b = cx+d
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
ax%2Bb+=+cx%2Bd Subtract b from both sides.
ax+=+cx%2Bd-b Now subtract cx from both sides.
ax-cx+=+d-b Factor the x on the left side.
x%28a-c%29+=+d-b Finally, divide both sides by a-c.
x+=+%28d-b%29%2F%28a-c%29