College Algebra (11th Edition)

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: 58

Answer

$x=(3k+1)/(-5k-2)$

Work Step by Step

Factor the right side of the equation, and then move all the x values to the left side of the equation. $-x=15xk+5x+9k+3$ Factor the x out of the left side of the equation, simplify, and solve for x. $x(-15k-6)=9k+3$ $x=(3k+1)/(-5k-2)$
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