Solve for X:
70x+34+96=68x−15x
To solve the equation 70x+34+96=68x−15x, let's proceed with the following steps:
First, simplify the fractions on the left side. Notice that 96 simplifies to 32.
So the equation becomes:
70x+34+32=68x−15x
Next, combine the fractions on the left side:
70x+(34+32)=68x−15x
This results in:
70x+36=68x−15x
The fraction 36 simplifies to 2, resulting in:
70x+2=68x−15x
Now, simplify the right side by combining like terms:
70x+2=53x
Subtract 53x from both sides to isolate terms involving x on one side:
70x−53x+2=0
This simplifies to:
17x+2=0
Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the term with x:
17x=−2
Finally, divide both sides by 17 to solve for x:
x=−172
Therefore, the solution to the problem is x=−172.