Solve -17x - 8 + x = 24

Evaluate

- 17 x - 8 + x = 24

Add the terms

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- 16 x - 8 = 24

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

- 16 x = 24 + 8

Add the numbers

- 16 x = 32

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

16 x = - 32

Divide both sides

\frac{16 x}{16} = \frac{- 32}{16}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 32}{16}

Solution

More Steps

x = - 2

17x 8 + x = 24