Question

Solve for x: ax - bx = c(x - d)

Answer 1

Firstly, distribute c to (x - d):

`ax-bx=cx-cd`

Next, subtract cx on both sides:

`ax-bx-cx=-cd`

Next, factor out x on the left side:

`x(a-b-c)=-cd`

Lastly, divide both sides by (a - b - c) and your answer will be:

`x=-(cd)/(a-b-c)`