Question

How do you solve each equation for x: `mx+nx=p`?

Answer 1

`x=p/(m+n)`

Explanation:

Take x out as a `color(blue)"common factor"` on the left side of the equation.

`rArrx(m+n)=p`

To solve for x, divide both sides by (m + n)

`(xcancel((m+n)))/cancel((m+n))=p/(m+n)`

`rArrx=p/(m+n)" is the solution"`