Linear Equation

Solves a linear equation ax + b = 0 and returns root x = -b/a.

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ax + b = 0

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Formula

ax + b = 0 → x = −b / a

Example: 2x + 6 = 0 → x = −3

Methodology

ax + b = 0 solves to x = −b/a (a ≠ 0).

Example

2x + 6 = 0 → x = −3.

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