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_ x + 17 = x - 4
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User Razdi
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Answer:x=28

Step-by-step explanation:that is the answer

User Jessu
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Answer:

x = 28

Explanation:

Here's my work,


1/4x + 17 = x -4

So what to do first, we add 4 on both sides like so...

1/4x + 17 = x -4

+4 +4

1/4x + 21 = x

Now to simplify, and isolate the variable.

1/4x + 21 = x

-1/4x -1/4x

21 = .75x

Here we can finally divide. 21/.75 is 28 and .75x/.75 is x that means we are left with,

28 = x

If you need me to go over it again let me know! Hope this helps and have a great day!

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