Solve for x 1-6x=-17

Ian Boag asked Mar 14, 2022

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Ian Boag asked Mar 14, 2022

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

1. Rearrange terms

1 - 6x = -17

-6x + 1 = -17

2. Subtract 1 from both sides of the equation (we want to get rid of 1)

3. Simplify

In the end, you should get x=3.

Varun Chitre answered Mar 19, 2022

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