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Simplify the given equation.
17x - 6 + 3x - 5 = x + 11 + 4x

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Answer:

x = 22/15

Explanation:

17x - 6 + 3x - 5 = x + 11 + 4x

= (17x + 3x) (-6 - 5) = x + 11 + 4x

= 20x - 11 = x + 11 + 4x

= 20x - 11 = (x + 4x) + 11

= 20x - 11 = 5x + 11

= 20x - 5x = 11 + 11

= 15x = 22

Exact form: 22/15

decimal: 1.4666666...

mixed number: 1 7/15

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