Question

x + a(x + b) = ax + b​

Answer 1

$x + a(x + b) = ax + b \\ x + ax + ab = ax + b \\ x = ax - ax + b - ab \\ x = b(1 - a).$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = b - ab

Step-by-step explanation:

x + ax + ab = ax + b

x = ax + b - ax - ab

x = b - ab