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Solve the formula Ax+ By = C for x.

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Ax+ By = C\\Ax=C-By\\x=(C-By)/(A)

User Maltrap
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Answer:

x = (C-By)/A

Explanation:

Ax+ By = C

We want to isolate x

Subtract By from both sides

Ax+ By-By = C-By

Ax = C - By

Now divide both sides by A

Ax/A = (C-By)/A

x = (C-By)/A

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