Question

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

Answer 1

x= -6/7

Explanation:

1. 5 - 17 = 8x + 6x

2. -12 = 14x

3. x= -6/7

Answer 2

8x+6x=14x

5-17= -12

divide both sides by 2

7x= -6

divide by 7

you get x= -6 over 7

Explanation: