Question

Solve for x.
y=bx+a

Answer 1

x =
`(y - a)/(b)`

isolate the term in x

subtract a from both sides of the equation

y - a = bx

divide both sides by b

`(y - a)/(b)` = x

Answer 2

y = bx + a

-a -a

y - a = bx

`(y - a)/(b) = (bx)/(b)`

`(y - a)/(b) = x`