Question

Solve for a.
ab + c = d.

Answer 1

Answer: a = d - c/b

Explanation: To get a by itself, we first subtract c from both sides.

So we have ab = d - c.

Now divide both sides by b to get a = d - c/b.

Answer 2

a = (d-c)/b

Explanation:

ab + c = d

ab = d -c

a = (d-c)/b