Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Problem Solving and Using Formulas - Exercise Set - Page 68: 65

Answer

$x = \dfrac{-By+C}{A}$

Work Step by Step

Add $-By$ to both sides to find: $Ax + By + (-By) = C + (-By) \\Ax = -By + C$ Divide both sides by $A$ to find: $\dfrac{Ax}{A} = \dfrac{-By+C}{A} \\x = \dfrac{-By+C}{A}$
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