Question

Solve
8- (2x - 9) = 17 - 2x
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Answer 1

Equation: 8 - (2x - 9) = 17 - 2x

First, we distribute the - sign.

8 -2x + 9 = 17 - 2x

Then, we combine like terms if there any on both sides.

17 - 2x = 17 - 2x

Now, we can see the equations are equal to each other.

However, we can go a step further and solve for x.

17 - 2x = 17 - 2x

Subtract 17 from both sides.

-2x = -2x

Divide both sides by -2.

x = x

Therefore, x has no value or is 0.

Answer 2

Answer: Infinite solutions

Explanation:

`8-(2x-9)=17-2x`

Begin by distributing the negative into the parenthesis.

`8-2x+9=17-2x`

Combine like terms;

`17-2x=17-2x`

Subtract 17

`-2x=17-17-2x`

`-2x=-2x`

Add 2x

`-2x+2x=0\\0=0`