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If 𝟖𝒙 − 𝟑 = 𝟐𝟓 + 𝟏𝟕𝒙, then 𝒙 is

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The correct option is C (a rational number).

Given: 𝟖𝒙 − 𝟑 = 𝟐𝟓 + 𝟏𝟕𝒙

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

𝟖𝒙 − 𝟑 = 𝟐𝟓 + 𝟏𝟕𝒙

−9x = 28

x = −28/9

Which is a rational number.

Thus, 𝒙 is a rational number.

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