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  • 20-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x.

a. x/2 - x + 2/17 = 3

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  • 20-09-2020

Answer:

x=-98/17

Step-by-step explanation:

1) simplify

(1/2x + -x) + (2/17) = 3 -- combined like terms

2) subtract 2/17 from both sides

-1/2x = 49/17

3) multiply both sides by 2/-1

x = -98/17

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