<PRE><B>Question 171691</B>


{{{(17/31)x+7/31=15/31}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{31((17/cross(31))x+7/cross(31))=31(15/cross(31))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{31}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{17x+7=15}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{17x=15-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{17x=8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(8)/(17)}}} Divide both sides by {{{17}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=8/17}}} which approximates to {{{x=0.471}}}. 


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