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What is the value of x if 17-3(x+9)=50

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17-3x+27=50 then -3x = 6 so x = -2
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Answer:

-31 1/3

Explanation:

17-3(x+9)=50

-17 -17

-3(x+9)=67

divide by -3

x+9=-22 1/3

-9 -9

x=-31 1/3

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