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Solve the equation for x: 3x – 17 = 9x + 7 A x = 4 B x = –4 C x = 610 D x = −610
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Solve the equation for x:

3x – 17 = 9x + 7

A x = 4
B x = –4
C x = 610
D x = −610

User Chris Rutherford
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the answer is B

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User Robert Perry
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3x - 17 = 9x + 7

Rearrange on same sides
-17 - 7 = 9x - 3x
-24 = 6x

Divide by 6 on either sides to isolate 6

-(24)/(6) = (6x)/(6)
6 and 6 cancels out
-4 = x

Answer is:
B. x = -4

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