Answer
$x=-3a+b$
Work Step by Step
Distribute and simplify each side. Bring $x$ to one side.
$2x-2a+b=3x+a$
$2x=3x+3a-b$
$-x=3a-b$
Solve for x by dividing by -1.
$x=-3a+b$
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: 49
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