Solve for z.

a (5 - 2) = bx - 8

x=

x = (3a + 8) / b

Step-by-step explanation:

a (5 - 2) = bx - 8

bx = a (5 - 2) + 8

x = (3a + 8) / b

Answer: x = 3a/b + 8/b

Rewrite the equation as

bx - 8 = a (5 - 2).

bx - 8 = a (5 - 2)

Simplify a (5-2)

Subtract 2 from 5.

bx - 8 = a ⋅ 3

Move 3 to the left of a.

bx - 8 = 3a

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

bx = 3a + 8

Divide each term by b and simplify.

x = 3a/b + 8/b