Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.4 - Dividing Polynomials: Long Division and Synthetic Division - Exercise Set - Page 371: 58

Answer

$\frac{13}{3}$

Work Step by Step

Add $5x$ and subtract $4$ to both sides f the equation to have: $4-2x+5x-4=17-5x+5x-4 \\3x=13$ Divide 3 to both sides to have: $x=\frac{13}{3}$
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