SOLUTION: C(x+2)-5= b(x-3). Solve for x How do I work this problem out?

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Question 986488: C(x+2)-5= b(x-3). Solve for x
How do I work this problem out?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, macston:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distribute c and b across the binomial factor. Collect terms with x in the LHS and the rest of the terms in the RHS. Be careful with your signs. Factor x out of the expression in the LHS. Divide both sides by the binomial factor in the LHS.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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C(x+2)-5= b(x-3)
C(x+2)-b(x-3)-5=0
C(x+2)-b(x-3)=5
Cx+2C-bx+3b=5
Cx-bx=5-2C-3b
x(C-b)=5-2C-3b
x=%285-2C-3b%29%2F%28C-b%29