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  • 14-10-2020
  • Mathematics
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2x-9x+17=-4
I have a answer but I’m not sure if I’m correct so I just want to double check.

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clappedboi14
clappedboi14 clappedboi14
  • 14-10-2020

Answer: x = 3

Step-by-step explanation: Simplify both sides

2x - 9x + 17 = -4

2x + - 9x + 17 = -4

Combine like terms

(2x + -9x) (17) = -4

-7x + 17 = -4

Subtract 17 from both sides

-7x + 17 - 17 = -4 - 17

-7x = -21

Divide both sides by -7

-7x/-7 = -21/-7

x = 3

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Wolfzach88
Wolfzach88 Wolfzach88
  • 14-10-2020

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. subtract 2x and 9x ( 2x-9x= -7x)
  2. subtract 17 and -4 ( -4 -17= -21)
  3. divide -21 and -7 ( -21 / -7= -3)
  4. x=3
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