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6x-2+17=8x+1
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User MarcSB
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Explanation:

Question:-6x-2+17=8x+1

Answer:- 6x-2+17-8x-1=0

-2x+14=0

-2x=-14

x= -14/-2

x= 7

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User Thisisnabi
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

6x - 2 + 17 = 8x + 1

6x + 15 = 8x + 1

2x = 14

x = 7

User Uchuugaka
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