The solution to the equation $a x + b = 0$ is

$\frac{a}{b}$

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$- b$

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$\frac{b}{a}$

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$\frac{- b}{a}$

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Solution

The correct option is D
$\frac{- b}{a}$

We have, $a x + b = 0$
To solve the equation we have to transfer the value $b$ to another side.
$a x = - b$
Dividing with $a$ on both sides.
$x = \frac{- b}{a}$
Hence, the correct option is $\frac{- b}{a}$ .

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The solution of the equation ax + b = 0 is

(a) $\frac{a}{b}$

(b) -b

(d) $\frac{b}{a}$

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