1) solve for X2) what is the value of X if a=1, b=8, c=3, and m=2

we have the expression
[tex]x(a-b)=m(x-c)[/tex]substitute the given values
[tex]x(1-8)=2(x-3)[/tex]apply distributive property on both sides
x-8x=2x-6
-7x=2x-6
7x+2x=6
9x=6
x=6/9
simplify