Linear equation

Calculator and formula for linear equation with one unknown


This function returns the value of the unknown x for the arguments a and b. A linear equation is an algebraic equation of the form: \(\displaystyle ax+b=0 \)

To calculate, enter the values for a and b, then click the 'Calculate' button.


Linear Equation Calculator

Input
Argument a
Argument b
Decimal places
Result
X

Linear Equation Formula

\(\displaystyle ax+b=0 \)

Example

\(\displaystyle ax = -b\)

\(\displaystyle x = \frac{-b}{a} =\frac{-5}{2}= -2.5\)

Mathematical Equations

Associative Property
Linear equation
Quadratic equation
Cubic equation
Discriminant
Gauss elimination method

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