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4x + 17 = 5x + 6 whats the answer

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Answer:


\sf \: x = 11

Explanation:


\sf \: 4x + 17 = 5x + 6

Subtract both sides by 4x to remove 4x.


\sf4x + 17 - 4x = 5x - 4x + 6 \\ \sf 17 = x + 6

Subtract both sides by 6 to remove 6 .


\sf17 - 6 = x + 6 - 6 \\ \sf11 = x

User Chukwunazaekpere
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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

4x + 17 = 5x + 6

Solve for x

Subtract 4x from each side

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

17 = x+6

Subtract 6 from each side

17-6 = x+6-6

11 =x

User Hanoo
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