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What is the value of x in the equation 2 – 11x = 4x + 17?

User Nadina
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x=-1

Explanation:

  • 2-11x=4x+17
  • -11x-4x=17-2
  • -15x=15
  • -15x÷-15=15÷-15
  • x=-1
User Shylo Hana
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Answer:

-1=x

Explanation:

2-11x=4x+17 Given

2(+11x)-11x=4x+(11x)+17 Subtract 11x from both sides

2=15x+17 Simplify

2 (-17)=15x (-17) +17 Subtract 17 from both sides

-15=15x Simplify

-15/15=15x/15 Divide both sides by 15 (isolate x)

-1=x Simplify

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