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

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Answer:

x= -6/7

Explanation:

1. 5 - 17 = 8x + 6x

2. -12 = 14x

3. x= -6/7

User DroidPilot
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Answer:

8x+6x=14x

5-17= -12

divide both sides by 2

7x= -6

divide by 7

you get x= -6 over 7

Explanation:

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