cgarcia0507 cgarcia0507
  • 25-11-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

How do I solve for x

How do I solve for x class=

Respuesta :

Savageghost Savageghost
  • 25-11-2018
The best way too solve it is to cross multiply. When you get the answer tell me and I’ll check it
Answer Link
iiMGii
iiMGii iiMGii
  • 25-11-2018
SOLUTION:

5a / x = 5b / x - 1

( 5a ) ( x - 1 ) = ( x ) ( 5b )

5ax - 5a = 5bx

5ax - 5bx = 5a

5x ( a - b ) = 5a

5x = 5a / ( a - b )

x = 5a / ( a - b ) ÷ 5

x = 5a / 5 ( a - b )

x = a / ( a - b )

Hope this helps! :)
Have a lovely day! <3
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

find the permiter of the polygon PLEASE help​
If the price elasticity of demand for a good is 0.8, then a 12 percent increase in the quantity demanded must be the result of a. a 9.6 percent decrease in the
Ben has 30 pencils in a box. Each of the pencils is one of 5 different colors, and there are 6 pencils of each color. If Ben selects pencils one at a time from
An IQ test is designed so that the mean is 100 and the standard deviation is 12 for the population of normal adults. Find the sample size necessary to estimate
Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line passing through the pair of points. (–1, 2), (4, –3)
If f(x) = 3x - 9 and g(x) = -2x + 2, find (f o g)(x).
Carbon fixation involves the addition of carbon dioxide to _____.
how to write 0.23000 in scientific notation​
Choose the best Spanish equivalent to the phrase: Sing it to me! (the song) la canción = the song a. ¡Me la canta! b. ¡Cántalame! c. ¡Cántamela! d. ¡La me cant
Is Massachusetts a common law state?