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Solve for x: ax - bx = c(x - d)

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Firstly, distribute c to (x - d):


ax-bx=cx-cd

Next, subtract cx on both sides:


ax-bx-cx=-cd

Next, factor out x on the left side:


x(a-b-c)=-cd

Lastly, divide both sides by (a - b - c) and your answer will be:


x=-(cd)/(a-b-c)

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