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Solve the equation 17(2x)5(x+12)17x = 8

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17(2x)5(x+12)17x = 8

By cross multiplication

14(2 - x) -5(x + 12) = 8(1 - 7x)

34 - 17x - 5x - 60 = 8 - 56x

-22x - 26 = 8 - 56x

34x = 34

x = 1


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