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  • 22-09-2017
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How do you solve the equation
[tex]3(x+8)=17[/tex]3(x+8)=17

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 22-09-2017
3(x + 8) = 17....distribute the 3 thru the parenthesis
3x + 24 = 17...subtract 24 from both sides
3x = 17 - 24
3x = -7...divide both sides by 3
x = -7/3 or -2 1/3 <===
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