24.5=-2.5c-4c
24.5=-6.5c
49=-13c
3.77=-c
c=-3.77
The algebraic equation is 4(0.25)+2x=17
STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the equation
1+2x=17 or 2x+1
STEP 2: Subtract both sides
2x = 16
STEP 3: Divide both sides by 2
2x/2 = 16/2
x = 8
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35/8 = (4 * 8 = 32) and 3 left over so answer is 4 3/8
