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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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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.
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