Question

In Exercises 51−56, the letters a, b, and c represent nonzero constants. Solve the equation for x

bx = -7

Answer 1

Given :

Solve the equation for x : bx = -7

Solution :

Here we are provided to find for x so from the equation by cross multiplying we will remove b to the right hand side of the equation and then we can get x

bx = -7

Now, to cross multiply

x = -7/b

Therefore, the required answer is -7/b

Answer 2

x = -7/b

Explanation:

bx = -7

Divide each side by b

bx/b = -7/b

x =-7/b