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- 3x – 8 + 4x = 17
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User Nathanwhy
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The answer is x=25 because if you combine the terms and move over the 8, then complete and you get x=25.
User Chris Vdp
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Answer:

x=25

Explanation:

Combine like terms which would make it

x-8=17

Move over the 8 by adding it to each side

x=17+8

And then add them together

x=25

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