Question

y = ax - b gives the height y of an angled ladder, x feet from its base. find the formula in terms of x.

x = \frac{y}{a}+b

x = \frac{a + b}{y}

x = y+\frac{b}{a}

x = \frac{y + b}{a}

Explanation:

Step1: Add \(b\) to both sides

\[y + b=ax\]

Step2: Divide both sides by \(a\)

\[x=\frac{y + b}{a}\]

Answer:

\(x=\frac{y + b}{a}\)