When the equation a – bx = cx + d is solved for x, the result is x = startfraction a minus d over b plus c endfraction..
use the general solution to solve 5 – 6x = 8x + 17.

x = -12/14 is the required solution for the given expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the given expression is:

5 – 6 x  = 8 x + 17

Now, here solving the expression for the value of x, we get:

5 – 6 x  = 8 x + 17

⇒ 5 -  17   = 8 x +  6 x

⇒- 12  = 14 x

or, x  = -12 / 14

Hence, x = -12/14 is the required solution for the given expression.

question:

could we have options?