Answer:
40
Step-by-step explanation:
let the unknown be y (x is used as times(multiplication) )
(y-17)x-6=-138
add /-6 to both sides
y-17x-6/-6=-138/-6
y-17=23
make y independent/add 17 to both sides
y-17+17=23+17
y=40
or in an easier way
-138/-6 =23
23+17=40
simply reversing the question to get the answer
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Answer:
<h2>x = -11</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
In algebra, the goal is always to isolate the variable, so that its value can be determined.
<h3>Step 1: Add x</h3>
6 + x = -5
<h3>Step 2: Subtract 6</h3>
x = -11
<h3>Step 3: Check</h3>
6 = -5 - -11
6 = -5 + 11
6 = 6 ✔
<h3>Step 4: Answer</h3>
x = -11
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