Question

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Solve the following equation algebraically. Show your work.

17=−13−8x

Answer 1

Answer:

-15/4 = x

Step-by-step explanation:

17 = -13 -8x

Solving for x

Add 13 to each side

17 +13 = -13+13-8x

30 = -8x

Divide each side by -8

30/-8 = -8x/-8

Simplify by dividing the top and bottom by 2

-15/4 = x

Answer 2

Answer: x= -15/4 or -3.75

Step-by-step explanation: We need to add 13 to both sides first so that -8x is by itself. After doing that, we're left with 30 = -8x. Divide both sides by -8 to isolate x and we end up with -30/8 = x. We can simplify the answer and divide both the numerator and denominator by 2, which will give us -15/4. In decimal, it equals -3.75.