Solve for the value of x in this equation: -10x+17x-2 = 5(x+4) I need help ASAP
Needs to be step by step

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 10x from 17x

10x and 17x are like terms. So, the coefficients of like terms can be added or subtracted.

Distribute 5 through the parentheses

Move 5x to left hand side ( L.H.S ) and change it's sign

Similarly , move 2 to right hand side ( R.H.S ) and change it's sign

Subtract 5x from 7x

Add the numbers : 20 and 2

Divide both sides by 2

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Now, let's check whether the value of x is 11 or not.

Verification :

L.H.S = n

Plug the value of x and simplify

R.H.S =

plug the value of x and simplify

L.H.S = R.H.S

The value of x is 11 .

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Rules for solving an equation :If an equation contains fractions , multiply each term by the LCM of denominators.Remove the brackets , if any.Collect the terms with the variable to the left hand side and constant terms to the right side by changing their signs ' + ' into ' - ' and ' - ' into ' + 'Simplify and get the single term on each side.Divide each side by the coefficient of variable and then get the value of variable.

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Factor using the AC method...

The answer is:

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