Question 350373
{{{17x-79=-4x-2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{17x=-4x-2+79}}} Add {{{79}}} to both sides.



{{{17x+4x=-2+79}}} Add {{{4x}}} to both sides.



{{{21x=-2+79}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{21x=77}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(77)/(21)}}} Divide both sides by {{{21}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=11/3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=11/3}}} 



So you are correct. Good job.



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