solve linear equation

Hello ,

I'm pretty new in C++ programming, and i just have received new mission:

Write a program to solve the linear equation ax + b = 0

The problem is that i can't understand what exactly i have to do?
Maybe with example i will...

Do you know how to solve it if you were given this question in a maths exam?

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Originally Posted by laserlight

Do you know how to solve it if you were given this question in a maths exam?

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no i don't

I believe -b/a will be your solution. So try writing that in C++.

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Originally Posted by valaris

I believe -b/a will be your solution. So try writing that in C++.

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Ah, well that depends on what variables you're solving for :p