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5x−8=17

x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 8 on both sides first. Then divide both sides by 5 to isolate the variable.

5x-8=17

add 8 to both sides

5x=25

divide by 5 on both sides

x=5

$450.00 for 6 weeks

or

$300

step-by-step explanation:

$200.00 for first week $50.00 x5 equals $250 plus $200 equals $450.00 for six weeks.

$200 for first week

$200 x 0.10 = $20

$20 x 5 = $100

$200 + $100 = $300