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Solve for x 5x+2=17x-16

User Teesha
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Answer: x = 18/12 or 3/2

Explanation:

5x + 2 = 17x - 16

2 = 12x - 16

18 = 12x

18/12 = x

User Magnus Johansson
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Answer:

x=1.5

Explanation:

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