Question

(5x + 16x +17) = (x+2)
Your answer should give the quotient and the remainder.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is -.75 or -3/4

Answer 2

x= -3/4

Explanation:

Combine like terms

21x+17=x+2

-17. -17

21x= x-15

-x -x

20x= -15

Divide

x= -0.75 or -3/4