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What is the solution to the equation 4(2-x)=5x-17
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What is the solution to the equation 4(2-x)=5x-17

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Answer:

x = 25/9 or 2.777777778

Explanation:

4(2-x) = 5x - 17

8 - 4x = 5x - 17

+4x +4x

8 = 9x - 17

+17 +17

25 = 9x

25/9 = x

x = 2.777777778 or 25/9

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