This is for math Can someone explain why her answer should've been 1/2 if that's correct?

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This is for math

Can someone explain why her answer should've been 1/2 if that's correct?

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Answer:

8(x-3)+7=2x(4-17)

8(x-3)+7=2x(-13) -13, not 13

8x-24+7=-26x -26x, not 26x

8x-17=-26x

34x=17

x=17/34=1/2 positive 1/2, not -1/2

Pvlakshm answered Oct 6, 2022

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