Question

Solve 5kx + 6 = 7 kx for x.

Answer 1

x = 1/3k

Explanation:

First, isolate the terms with x on one side of the equation.

5kx + 6 = 7kx

-6 -7kx -6 -7kx

5kx - 7kx = -6

Combine like terms

-2kx = -6

Isolate x by diving by -2k

x = -2/-6k

Simplify

x = 1/3k