SOLUTION: How do you solve for x: a(x-3)+8 = b(x-1)

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Question 153181This question is from textbook Algebra 2
: How do you solve for x: a(x-3)+8 = b(x-1) This question is from textbook Algebra 2

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x: a(x-3)+8 = b(x-1)
Distribute: ax-3a%2B8=bx-b
ax-bx=3a-8-b
x%28a-b%29=3a-8-b ----> x%2A%28cross%28a-b%29%29%2F%28cross%28a-b%29%29=%283a-8-b%29%2F%28a-b%29
x=%283a-8-b%29%2F%28a-b%29
Thank you,
Jojo