Question

Ax+b=59 you have to solve for x but I don't understand how to can someone please explain?

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

given

ax + b = 59

isolate ax on the left side by subtracting b from both sides

ax + b - b = 59 - b ( simplify left side )

ax = 59 - b ( isolate x by dividing both sides by a )

`(a)/(a)` x =
`(59-b)/(a)` , that is

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