Solve for x n(17+ x) = 34z - r

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

n( 17 +x) = 34z - r

Solve for the value of x.

Solution:

The first step is to distribute n to each value inside the parenthesis.

n(17 + x ) = 34z - r

17n + xn = 34z - r

Transpose 17 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

xn = 34z - r - 17n

Divide both sides by n in order to get the value of x.

x = (34z - r)/n - 17

Final answer:

x = (34z - r)/n - 17