SOLUTION: This would be the last time I'd adk... maybe. But I really am having a hard time on literal equations. So these are the questions : solve for x 1. a/2x+6a=-bx+4 2. 11m-mx/2=-2x

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Question 1005281: This would be the last time I'd adk... maybe. But I really am having a hard time on literal equations. So these are the questions : solve for x
1. a/2x+6a=-bx+4
2. 11m-mx/2=-2x
Thanks!
Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1. a/2x + 6a = -bx + 4

First multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of denominators:

ax + 12a = -2bx + 8.

Now, collect all terms with x on the left side, and all other terms on the right side.
When you move the terms between the sides, change their signs for opposites.

ax + 2bx = 8 - 12a.
(a + 2b)x = 8 - 12a.

Next, divide both sides by (a + 2b) assuming it is not the zero:

x = .

That's all.

2. Now, do the same with the second equation.

I don't want to deprive you a pleasure to make it yourself :)