Answer
$x=-5$
Work Step by Step
$-\frac{1}{2} (5x-9)=17$ (multiply both sides by -2)
$5x-9=-34$ (add 9 to both sides)
$5x=-25$ (divide both sides by 5 to isolate the variable)
$x=-5$
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-3 Solving Multi-Step Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 99: 58
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