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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
The standard form of a linear equation is .
Step 2
Multiply both sides by .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Simplify .
Step 3.1.1
Combine and .
Step 3.1.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.1.3
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.1.3.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 3.1.3.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.3.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.1.4
Multiply by .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Reorder and .
Step 5