Answer
$x=\frac{-3a-b}{a-3}$
Work Step by Step
Distribute and bring $x$ to one side. Factor out $(a-3)$.
$ax+b=3x-3a$
$ax-3x=-3a-b$
$x(a-3)=-3a-b$
Solve for x.
$x=\frac{-3a-b}{a-3}$
College Algebra (11th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321671791
ISBN 13:
978-0-32167-179-0
Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 85: 51
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