SOLUTION: what is the literal equation for x when ax+b=cx+d?

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Question 199915: what is the literal equation for x when ax+b=cx+d?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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ax%2Bb=cx%2Bd Start with the given equation.


ax=cx%2Bd-b Subtract "b" from both sides.


ax-cx=d-b Subtract cx from both sides.


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


x=%28d-b%29%2F%28a-c%29 Divide both sides by a-c.



So the solution is x=%28d-b%29%2F%28a-c%29