SOLUTION: I dont know what to do to solve a linear equation that has no numbers. Can you help me solve the following: ax-x = c

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Question 705617: I dont know what to do to solve a linear equation that has no numbers.
Can you help me solve the following:
ax-x = c
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the following:
ax-x = c
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Factor:
x(a-1) = c
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x = c/(a-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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