SOLUTION: Can You please help me solve this equation? ax+b=cx+d,for x.

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Question 640841: Can You please help me solve this equation? ax+b=cx+d,for x.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax%2Bb=cx%2Bd

ax%2Bb-cx=d

ax-cx=d-b

x%28a-c%29=d-b

x=%28d-b%29%2F%28a-c%29


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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Add -b to both sides. Add -cx to both sides. Factor x out of the LHS. Divide both sides by (a - c).

John

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