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Solve the following equation for x.

ax+b=c

User Arlistan
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Answer:

x=
(c)/(a)-
(b)/(a)

Explanation:

User Reagankm
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Answer:

x = ( c-b)/a

Explanation:

ax+b=c

Subtract b from each side

ax+b-b = c-b

ax = c-b

Divide each side by a

ax/a = ( c-b)/a

x = ( c-b)/a

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