amayacbeau
amayacbeau amayacbeau
  • 04-08-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve the equation ax + 1 = bx for 'x'. Please be sure to include all steps.

Respuesta :

choixongdong
choixongdong choixongdong
  • 04-08-2017
ax + 1 = bx for x

ax + 1 = bx
ax - bx = -1
x(a-b) = -1
x = -1 /(a-b)
Answer Link
Noah11012
Noah11012 Noah11012
  • 04-08-2017
ax + 1 = bx
1 = bx - ax <-- Subtract ax both each side
1 = x(b - a)
1/(b - a) = x <-- Divide both sides by b - a

So, x is equal to 1/(b - a).
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is 144 divide by 4.5
WILL MARK BRAINLESIT If the circumference of a dining table is 28 ft, what will be the diameter of the dining table?
hunter is making a list of phyiscal and chemical properties
What is the value of x using the CORRECT simplified equation? 34=−2+9x+16+x A 34=8x+18; x=2 B 34=9x+18; x=2 C 34=10x+14; x=2 D 34=7x+17; x=17/7
If the refractive index of water is 1.33, then its critical angle is...
What is the preposition in the sentence. We road our bikes along the road.
Solve for x: log 10^x = 21
The Hebrew religion is recorded in the Torah and Talmud. True False
3/8d - 3/4 Show work if u can please!
What is the name for Smith's tactic?