The value of the variable x for the provided equation –9x 1 = –x 17 when it is solved, is -2. Option 2 is correct.
The solution of an equation is the value of the variable of the equation, for which the equation is satisfied.
The equation given in the problem is,
[tex]-9x +1 = -x +17\\[/tex]
To solve this equation, take the terms of variable x left side of the equation and constant term other side,
[tex]-9x +x = 17-1\\-8x=16[/tex]
Divide both side of the equation with number 8 as,
[tex]\dfrac{-8x}{8}=\dfrac{16}{8}\\-x=2\\x=-2[/tex]
Hence, the value of the variable x for the provided equation –9x 1 = –x 17 when it is solved, is -2. Option 2 is correct.
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