SOLUTION: how to solve equations like x+a=b

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: how to solve equations like x+a=b       Log On


   

Question 567273: how to solve equations like x+a=b
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solving for x:

x + a = b

x + a -a = b -a

x = b - a

So the solution is x = b - a