1. Problem statement: No math problem was provided by the user. 2. To proceed, please supply a clear problem, for example: 'Solve $ax + b = 0$ for $x$.' 3. Formula: For a linear equation $ax + b = 0$ the solution is $x = -\frac{b}{a}$. 4. Important rules: - If $a \neq 0$ there is exactly one solution. - If $a = 0$ and $b = 0$ there are infinitely many solutions. - If $a = 0$ and $b \neq 0$ there is no solution. 5. Example (intermediate work): Solve $2x + 6 = 0$. 6. Subtract 6 from both sides: $2x = -6$. 7. Divide both sides by 2: $x = -\frac{6}{2} = -3$. 8. Final answer for the example: $x = -3$. 9. Next steps: Send a specific math problem (algebra, calculus, physics-with-math, etc.) and I will provide step-by-step solutions.