Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 4 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 340: 3

Answer

x=-6

Work Step by Step

17(x+3)=13+4(x-10) 17x+17(3)=13+4x-4(10) 17x+51=13+4x-40 17x-4x+51=13+4x-4x-40 13x+51=13-40 13x+51=-27 13x+51-51=-27-51 13x=-78 x=-$\frac{78}{13}$ x=-6
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