SOLUTION: a-c _____=m x-a I need to solve for x I don't even know how to start. Thank you.

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Question 785996: a-c
_____=m
x-a
I need to solve for x
I don't even know how to start.
Thank you.
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a-c/x-a = m
Start by multiplying both sides by (x-a).
a-c = m(x-a)
Apply distributive rule on the right side

a-c = mx-ma
Add ma to both sides
(a-c) + ma = mx
Finally divide both sides by m to isolate x.

[(a-c) + ma]/m = x