Isolate x term: First, we want to isolate the term containing x on one side of the equation.17+(121)x=24Subtract 17 from both sides to move the constant term to the right side.(121)x=24−17
Calculate right side: Now, calculate the right side of the equation. 121x=7
Multiply by reciprocal: To solve for x, multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of (1/12), which is 12.12×(121)x=7×12
Perform multiplication: Perform the multiplication on both sides. x=84
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