SOLUTION: I need to solve the equation: 5-x 13 ___=__ 17 34

SOLUTION: I need to solve the equation: 5-x 13 _= 17 34

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Question 78407: I need to solve the equation:
5-x 13
___=__
17 34
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation:
5-x 13
___=__
17 34
==============
Multiply both sides by 34 to get:
2(5-x)=13
10-2x=13
2x=-3
x=-3/2
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cheers,
Stan H.
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