Question

When the equation a – bx = cx + d is solved for x, the result is x = StartFraction a minus d Over b plus c EndFraction..

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -12/14 is the required solution for the given expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the given expression is:

5 – 6 x  = 8 x + 17

Now, here solving the expression for the value of x, we get:

5 – 6 x  = 8 x + 17

⇒ 5 -  17   = 8 x +  6 x

⇒- 12  = 14 x

or, x  = -12 / 14

Hence, x = -12/14 is the required solution for the given expression.

Answer 2

Answer: -6/7

Step-by-step explanation:

5 - 6x = 8x + 17

-5                 -5  <= subtract 5 from both sides

-6 x = 8x + 12

-8x    -8x  <= subtract -8x from both sides to isolate the variable

-14x = 12

-14     -14 <= divide by -14 to factor out and isolate x

-12/14 can be simplified to  -6/7