how to solve for x in the following equation x(a-b)=m(x-c)

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23-09-2014
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how to solve for x in the following equation x(a-b)=m(x-c)

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Cam943 Cam943 · Answer 1 · 2014-09-23T04:38:20+02:00

Cam943 Cam943

23-09-2014

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[tex]xa-xb=mx-mc[/tex]

Transfer all "x" terms to one side,

[tex]xa-xb-mx=-mc[/tex]

Factor x out of the LHS.

[tex]x(a-b-m)=-mc[/tex]

Divide both sides by (a-b-m).

[tex]x= -\frac{mc}{a-b-m} [/tex]

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