CrystalBrooks
CrystalBrooks CrystalBrooks
  • 13-04-2016
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation for x:

3x – 17 = 9x + 7

A x = 4
B x = –4
C x = 610
D x = −610

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penfila11Pen
penfila11Pen penfila11Pen
  • 13-04-2016
3x - 17 = 9x + 7

Rearrange on same sides
-17 - 7 = 9x - 3x
-24 = 6x

Divide by 6 on either sides to isolate 6
[tex] -\frac{24}{6} = \frac{6x}{6} [/tex]
6 and 6 cancels out
-4 = x

Answer is:
B. x = -4

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socramcordoba2008
socramcordoba2008 socramcordoba2008
  • 14-12-2021

Answer:

the answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

i just got the question correct

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