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

Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the numerical expression:

x/2 - x + 2/17 = 3

Solve for x.

Solution:

In order to solve for x, start first by transposing 2/17 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

x/2 - x  = 3 - 2/17

Combine similar terms. We can change 3 into 51/17 in order to subtract it directly with 2/17. 51/17 is equal to 3.

-x/2 = 51/17 - 2/17

-x/2 = 49/17

Multiply both sides by  -2 in order to get the value of x

x = - 98/17

Final answer:

x = -98/17

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