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How would I solve this Solve for “x” ax+3=bx-5

Mathematics

1 answer:

Rom4ik [11]3 years ago

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Bring everything with x over to one side and everything else to the other.

ax-bx=-8

Factor out x.

x(a-b)=-8

Divide both sides by a-b

x=-8/(a-b)

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