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  • 25-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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5x - (8x -17) = -10
I have to figure out what x is and it can't be a decimal number please help.

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jeremyesc100
jeremyesc100 jeremyesc100
  • 25-02-2021

Answer:

x=9

Step-by-step explanation:

isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that dont contain the variables.

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emma020
emma020 emma020
  • 25-02-2021

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - (8x -17) = -10

Rewrite the equation and take away the brackets:

5x - 8x + 17 = -10

5x - 8x = -10 - 17

5x - 8x = -27

-3x = -27

x = -27 ÷ -3

x = 9

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