Question

a(x-3)+8=b(x-1) Solve for x and check for any restrictions

Answer 1

ax-3a+8=bx-b
ax-bx=3a-8-b
x(a-b) = 3a-b-8
x=(3a-b-8)/(a-b)

=> a must not equal b

Answer 2

@ajdirig Thank you!!! :) Makes sense now

Answer 3

no problem!