Question

Use the general solution to solve 5 - 6x = 8x + 17

Answer 1

`</p><p>5-6x=8x+17 \\</p><p>-14x=12\implies x=-(6)/(7)</p><p>`

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Answer 2

Answer: -6/7

Step-by-step explanation: 5 - 6x = 8x + 17

5 + - 6x = 8x + 17

-6x + 5 = 8x + 17

-6x + 5 - 8x = 8x + 17 - 8x

-14x + 5 = 17

-14x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5

-14x = 12

-14x/-14 = 12/-14

x = -6/7