How many solutions are in 17x-8=3x+16

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Ottermatic asked Oct 19, 2023

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How many solutions are in 17x-8=3x+16

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17x-8=3x+16
-3x. | -3x.
———————-
14x-8=16
+8| +8
———————-
14x=24
——. ——. X=12/7 ______
14. 14. Or In decimal x=1.714285
5
Or x= 1 ——
7

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There is only one solution that satisfies the equation.
14x = 24
x = 24/14 = 12/7

Ida Amit answered Oct 23, 2023

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