Question

Solve for z.
a(5 - 2) = bx – 8

x=

Answer 1

Answer: x =3a/b + 8/b

Rewrite the equation as

bx − 8 = a ( 5 −2).

bx − 8 = a(5 −2)

Simplify a(5−2)

Subtract 2 from 5.

bx− 8 = a ⋅ 3

Move 3 to the left of a.

bx − 8 =3a

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

bx = 3a +8

Divide each term by b and simplify.

x =3a/b + 8/b

Answer 2

x = (3a + 8)/b

Explanation:

a(5 - 2) = bx – 8

bx = a(5 - 2) + 8

x = (3a + 8)/b