SOLUTION: I have a homework problem that I can't figure out. It is ax+by+c=0 solve for x. Mandy Rohrer

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Question 35708: I have a homework problem that I can't figure out. It is ax+by+c=0 solve for x.
Mandy Rohrer
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax%2Bby%2Bc=0 original
ax=-by-c subtract 'by' and 'c' to both sides
%28ax%29%2Fa=%28-by-c%29%2Fa divide each side by 'a'
x=%28-by-c%29%2Fa