Question

Solve for x in y=a(b-x)

Answer 1

`x = (ab - y)/(a)`

Explanation:

`y = a(b - x)`

`(b - x) = (y)/(a)`

`- x = (y)/(a) - b`

`x = b - (y)/(a)`

Make a the common denominator:

`x = (ab - y)/(a)`