SOLUTION: 26 more than the product of a number and 17 is -42

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Question 172392: 26 more than the product of a number and 17 is -42
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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"26 more than the product of a number and 17 is -42" ----> 17x%2B26=-42


17x%2B26=-42 ---> 17x=-68 ----> x=-4