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Solve the following equation: 4(x + 2) - 17 = 35
A: -11
B: 25/2
C: 15
D: 11

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the answer is D, the working out is in the photo
Solve the following equation: 4(x + 2) - 17 = 35 A: -11 B: 25/2 C: 15 D: 11-example-1
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Answer:

D: 11

Explanation:

4(x + 2) - 17 = 35

4x+8 - 17=35

4x-9=35

4x=35+9=44

x=44/4=11

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