SOLUTION: how do you solve 4x-17=3x-11

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Question 503978: how do you solve 4x-17=3x-11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-17=3x-11 Start with the given equation.


4x=3x-11%2B17 Add 17 to both sides.


4x-3x=-11%2B17 Subtract 3x from both sides.


x=-11%2B17 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6


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