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23(6x+9)-x-2=-17
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User Jabongg
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Answer:


x=(-222)/(137) \approx -1.62

Explanation:


23(6x+9)-x-2=-17\\ expand the bracket


138x+207-x-2=-17 collect terms


137x=-222 rearrange for x


x=(-222)/(137)

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