Solve 17-12(x+1)=9-3x

Evaluate

17 - 12 (x + 1) = 9 - 3 x

Move the expression to the left side

17 - 12 (x + 1) - (9 - 3 x) = 0

Subtract the terms

More Steps

8 - 12 (x + 1) + 3 x = 0

Calculate the sum or difference

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- 4 - 9 x = 0

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

- 9 x = 0 + 4

Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression

- 9 x = 4

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

9 x = - 4

Divide both sides

\frac{9 x}{9} = \frac{- 4}{9}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 4}{9}

Solution

x = - \frac{4}{9}

Alternative Form

x = - 0. \dot{4}

Solve the equation