Solve the following literal equation for x.

ax-b/c=d

x = (d + b/c)/a

or x = d/a + ba/c

Step-by-step explanation:

1. ax - b/c = d

2. ax = d + b/c

3. x = (d + b/c)/a  (can also be written as x = (d + b/c)*1/a)

4. x = d/a + ba/c

Step 1 is given.

In step 2, b/c was added to both sides of the equation. This works because division is ahead of subtraction in the order of operations.

In step 3, both sides were divided by a.

(optional) In step 4, 1/a was multiplied by the values inside the parenthesis as a means to further simplify the equation.

answer: 1722

step-by-step explanation:

given: the mass of saturn=

the mass of mercury=

the number of times the mass of saturn is greater than the mass of mercury

hence, the mass of saturn is 1722 times greater than the mass of mercury.