Question

If $8x–3=25+17x$, then $x$ is:

• A. a fraction
• B. an integer
• C. a rational number
• D. cannot be solved

Answer 1

The correct option is C

a rational number

Find the value of $x$

Given, $8x–3=25+17x$

On solving the given equation by transferring the like terms in one side, we get,

$\Rightarrow 8x–17x=25+3$

$\Rightarrow -9x=28$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{-28}{9}$ Which is a rational number

Thus, $x$ is a rational number.

Hence, option(C) is the correct answer.