SOLUTION: How would I find "x" in an equation like this: rx + sx = 1 t When the variables are over "t", that means division sign... sorry! I didn't know how to type that :)

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Question 656599: How would I find "x" in an equation like this:
rx + sx = 1
t
When the variables are over "t", that means division sign... sorry! I didn't know how to type that :)

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28rx+%2B+sx%29%2Ft = 1
multiply both sides by t
rx + sx = 1t
Factor out x
x(r + s) = t
Divide both sides by (r+s)
x = t%2F%28r%2Bx%29