Question

eight minus 2 times a number is equal to the number plus17. show that the number is a rational number​

Answer 1

Answer:

9... Let the number be x

Step-by-step explanation:

8-2x =x+17

8-17=-2x-x

-9=-1x

x=9

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then, two times the number = 2x

According to question,

8 - 2x = x + 17

- 3x = 9

x = -3

x = -3/1

Since x is in the form of p and q, where q is not 0. Therefore it is rational.