Question

Given the equation kx – 17 = 51 + x, where k=1, solve for X.

Answer 1

Answer:

• No solution for x, when k = 1
• x = 68/(k - 1), when k≠ 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation

• kx – 17 = 51 + x, where k = 1,

Solve for x:

• 1*x - 17 = 51 + x
• x - 17 = x + 51
• x - x = 51 + 17
• 0 = 68,

Incorrect equation, no solution for x when k=1

Solving for x when  k ≠ 1

• kx - 17 = 51 + x
• kx - x = 51 + 17
• x(k - 1) = 68
• x = 68/(k - 1)