Asked by Makayla
Solve for x.
ax + b = r
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Subtract b from both sides: ax = r − b.
If a ≠ 0, divide by a: x = (r − b)/a.
If a = 0, the equation becomes b = r. If b = r there are infinitely many solutions (any x); if b ≠ r there is no solution.
If a ≠ 0, divide by a: x = (r − b)/a.
If a = 0, the equation becomes b = r. If b = r there are infinitely many solutions (any x); if b ≠ r there is no solution.
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