SOLUTION: I get the problem ax/b=c, x=bc/a. I don't understand why a/bx=c, x=a/bc. Can you please explain this.

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Question 552184: I get the problem ax/b=c, x=bc/a. I don't understand why a/bx=c, x=a/bc. Can you please explain this.
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a/bx=c | multiply both sides by bx
a = cbx | divide both sides by cb
a/bc = x

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