Question

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

ax + b = c

Answer 1

x= (C-B)A

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = (b-c)/a

Explanation:

ax + b = c

Subtract b from each side

ax+b-b = c-b

ax = b-c

Divide by a

ax/a = (b-c)/a

x = (b-c)/a