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Solve the equation 17 - 6/x =21

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Answer:

The answer is -2/3

Explanation:

17 - 6/x = 21

subtract 17 from each side

-6/x = 4

then multiply each side by 1/6

-x = 4/6

simplify.

-x = 2/3

divide -1 to each side

X = -2/3

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