Question Solve the equation x=1724Alternative Form x≈1.411765 Evaluate −5×5x=−24−8xMultiply the numbers −25x=−24−8xMove the variable to the left side −25x+8x=−24Add the terms More Steps Evaluate −25x+8xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−25+8)xAdd the numbers −17x −17x=−24Change the signs on both sides of the equation 17x=24Divide both sides 1717x=1724Solution x=1724Alternative Form x≈1.411765 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 17x=24 Evaluate −5(5x)=−24−8xEvaluate −25x=−24−8xMove the variable to the left side −17x=−24Solution 17x=24 Show Solution Graph