Question

Solve the following equation algebraically. Show your work.

17=−13−8x

Answer 1

0.5

Explanation:

It's simple really,

What you do is first add -13 from 17 and you get 4

17+-13=4

then you divide by 8 and you get 0.5.

4(divided by)8=0.5

Hope that helps you!

(If that's not the answer then do -0.5)

Answer 2

x=-15/4 or -3.75

Explanation:

17=−13−8x

30=-8x

x=30/-8 --> -15/4 or -3.75