Question

Question 6 of 18

Solve px + 17 = 12 for x.
A. x=p-5
B. x = -5-p
O C. x=
29
p
O D. X--500

Answer 1

x = -
`(5)/(p)`

Explanation:

px + 17 = 12 ( subtract 17 from both sides )

px = - 5 ( isolate x by dividing both sides by p )

x =
`(-5)/(p)` = -
`(5)/(p)`