Linear Equation
Solve an equation of the form ax + b = c by undoing addition and multiplication in reverse order.
Linear Equation
Algebra · 3 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter coefficient a in number.
- Enter constant b in number.
- Enter right side c in number.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Choose the reference quantity before interpreting the number. A ratio, a percentage and a percentage-point difference may use the same observations while answering different questions. For recorded data, keep the original values beside the summary so an unexpected result can be traced back to its inputs.
The coefficient a must be nonzero. This calculator does not classify the degenerate zero-coefficient cases.
Does it save my inputs?
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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