Solve for x in the equation x/2 = 17. A. x =8.5 B. x = 19 C. x = 15 D. x = 34

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Stevan Tosic · Answer 1 · 2018-06-24T02:17:24+0000

x/2 means 1/2x

To delete the denominator multiply for 2. You have to multiply also 17 for 2 since you have half x.

2*1/2x = 17*2

x = 34

Answer D.