Question

23(6x+9)-x-2=-17
Solve

Answer 1

`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)`