Linear Equation
Solves ax + b = c for x.
x = (c − b) / a
Variables
- a
- nonzero coefficient
- b
- constant term
- c
- right-side value
Example
2x+3=11 → x=4
How to use this formula
Identify the known values, keep units consistent, substitute the values into the formula, and calculate carefully. Then check whether the result is reasonable for the original problem.