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Solve the formula for the variable x. Step by Step
ax + 5 = by - 10

User Eplawless
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Answer:(by-15)÷a

Explanation:

ax+5=by-10

Subtract 5 from both sides

ax+5-5=by-10-5

ax=by-15

Divide both sides by a

ax÷a=(by-15)÷a

x=(by-15)÷a

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