SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated variable a) M=ap-w for a b) 2x-3=ax for x

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Question 205959: Solve for the indicated variable
a) M=ap-w for a

b) 2x-3=ax for x
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for the indicated variable
M=ap-w for a
ap = M + w
a = (M + w)/p
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2x-3=ax for x
ax-2x = -3
x*(a-2) = -3
x = -3/(a-2)