SOLUTION: I don't know how to solve this literal equation, can you help me? I need to solve for x. 12ax - 36 = 6ax

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Question 480618: I don't know how to solve this literal equation, can you help me? I need to solve for x.
12ax - 36 = 6ax

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I don't know how to solve this literal equation, can you help me? I need to solve for x.
12ax - 36 = 6ax
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Subtract ax from both sides:
6ax-36 = 0
6ax = 36
ax = 6
x = 6/a
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Cheers,
Stan H.