SOLUTION: I do not understand how to solve literal equations. The question is: Solve the literal equation for x : ax=bx-c

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Question 163769: I do not understand how to solve literal equations. The question is: Solve the literal equation for x : ax=bx-c
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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subtracting bx __ ax-bx=-c __ factoring __ x(a-b)=-c __ dividing by a-b __ x=-c/(a-b)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax=bx-c Start with the given equation


ax-bx=-c Subtract bx from both sides


x%28a-b%29=-c Factor out the GCF x


x=-c%2F%28a-b%29 Divide both sides by a-b to isolate x