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How to solve for x in the following equation x(a-b)=m(x-c)

How to solve for x in the following equation x(a-b)=m(x-c)
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how to solve for x in the following equation   x(a-b)=m(x-c)

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xa-xb=mx-mc

Transfer all "x" terms to one side,


xa-xb-mx=-mc

Factor x out of the LHS.


x(a-b-m)=-mc

Divide both sides by (a-b-m).


x= -(mc)/(a-b-m)
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