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