SOLUTION: If 5x - 17 = -x + 7, then x = ...i tried and cannot figure this out..thanks

SOLUTION: If 5x - 17 = -x + 7, then x = ...i tried and cannot figure this out..thanks

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Question 495858: If 5x - 17 = -x + 7, then x = ...i tried and cannot figure this out..thanks
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x - 17 = -x + 7
Add x
6x - 17 = 7
Add 17
6x = 24
x = 4
What's the problem?

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