Question

Solve the following equation "show your work" 17=-13-18x​

Answer 1

x =
`-(5)/(3)` ≈ -1.66666667

Explanation:

17 = -13 - 18x

+13 both sides

17 + 13 = -13 - 18x + 13

Simplify. -13 and + 13 cancel each other out.

30 = -18x

÷(-18) both sides

30 ÷ (-18) = -18x ÷ (-18)

Simplify.

`-(5)/(3)` = x

x =
`-(5)/(3)` ≈ -1.66666667