Question

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Solve the following equation algebraically. Show your work.

17=−13−8x

Answer 1

-15/4 = x

Explanation:

17 = -13 -8x

Solving for x

Add 13 to each side

17 +13 = -13+13-8x

30 = -8x

Divide each side by -8

30/-8 = -8x/-8

Simplify by dividing the top and bottom by 2

-15/4 = x