Question 542230
{{{7x-17+2x=2-8x+15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{9x-17=2-8x+15}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9x-17=-8x+17}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{9x=-8x+17+17}}} Add {{{17}}} to both sides.



{{{9x+8x=17+17}}} Add {{{8x}}} to both sides.



{{{17x=17+17}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{17x=34}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(34)/(17)}}} Divide both sides by {{{17}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2}}} 



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