SOLUTION: How do I solve this for x: ax-2=bx+5

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Question 93939: How do I solve this for x:
ax-2=bx+5
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try this:
ax-2+=+bx%2B5 Subtract bx from both sides.
ax-bx-2+=+5 Now add 2 to both sides.
ax-bx+=+7 Factor an x from the lefthand side.
x%28a-b%29+=+7 Finally, divide both sides by (a-b)
x+=+7%2F%28a-b%29...and you're done!