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2x-17x+15=0 solve for x


User Cristine
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

x=1 because you need to isolate the variable by dividing each side factors that don't have a variable.

User Fueled
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

2x-17x+15=0

Combine like terms

-15x +15 = 0

Add 15x to each side

-15x+15x+15=0+15x

15 = 15x

Divide by 15

15/15 = 15x/15

1 =x

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