If $8 x - 3 = 25 + 17 x$ , then $x$ is _____.

an integer

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a rational number

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None of the above

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a fraction

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Solution

The correct option is B a rational number
Given, $8 x - 3 = 25 + 17 x$
$\Rightarrow 8 x - 17 x = 25 + 3 \Rightarrow - 9 x = 28 ∴ x = - \frac{28}{9}$
Hence, $x$ is a rational number.

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