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When solving an equation, you get to the following step:

ax = 9

How do we isolate (get it by itself) the x?

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Answer:

x = 9/a

Explanation:

Solve for x: ax = 9

Divide both sides by a: ax/a = 9/a

The a would get canceled out and be solved for x: x = 9/a

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