Question

How do you solve for x in `c=(x-a)/b`?

Answer 1

`x=a+bc`

Explanation:

`c=(x-a)/b`

Multiply both sides by `b`.

`bc=(x-a)/b(b)`

Cancel `b` on the right side.

`bc=(x-a)/cancel(b)cancel(b)`

`bc=(x-a)`

Add `a` to both sides.

`a+bc=x`

Switch sides.

`x=a+bc`