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Solve the equation x/5 -17= 7

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x/5 - 17 = 7

Once again, we are trying to isolate x. To do this, we must add 17 to both sides of the equation.

x/5 = 7 + 17

Simplify.

x/5 = 24

Now, since we need to fully isolate x, we have to get rid of the denominator. An easy way to do that is to multiply both sides by 5.

x/5 · 5 = 24 · 5

Simplify.

x = 120

So, 120 is our answer!

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