The value of x for which the expressions 5x+17 and 17x−5 become equal is __________.
- A11/6
- B-11/6
- C6/11
- D-6/11
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Equating the two expressions:
5x+17=17x−5
Rearranging the terms to solve for x:
17−(−5)=17x−5x
22=12x
x=
12
22
=
6
11
5x+17=17x−5
Rearranging the terms to solve for x:
17−(−5)=17x−5x
22=12x
x=
12
22
=
6
11