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What value of x makes the equation true 9.68x + 21.6 - 6.23x=2.3x+17​

User Iwege
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Answer:

its negative 4

Explanation:

User Beinghuman
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9.68x + 21.6 - 6.23x = 2.3x + 17

Combine like terms on the left side:

3.45x + 21.6 = 2.3x + 17

Subtract 2.3x from both sides:

1.15x + 21.6 = 17

Subtract 21.6 from both sides:

1.15x = -4.6

Divide both sides by 1.15:

X = -4

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