Answer
$ x=\dfrac{1-b}{a}$
Work Step by Step
Subtract $1$ from both sides.
$1-ax-1=b-1$
Simplify.
$-ax=b-1$
Divide both sides by $-a$.
$\dfrac{-ax}{-a}=\dfrac{b-1}{-a}$
Simplify.
$x=\dfrac{1-b}{a}$
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.6 Solving Equations - A.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page A52: 112
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