SOLUTION: i need to find the value of x in terms of a and b in the simplest form assumeing (3a = -2b)for the follwoign equation 3a(3a-x)=2b(x+2b) thanks

Question 672534: i need to find the value of x in terms of a and b in the simplest form assumeing (3a = -2b)for the follwoign equation
3a(3a-x)=2b(x+2b)
thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the value of x in terms of a and b in the simplest form assumeing (3a = -2b)for the follwoign equation
3a(3a-x)=2b(x+2b)
9a^2 - 3ax = 2bx + 4b^2
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2bx+3ax = 9a^2-4b^2
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(2b+3a)x = 9a^2-4b^2
x = [(3a-2b)(3a+2b)]/(3a+2b)
x = 3a-2b
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If 3a = -2b you get:
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x = -4b
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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