Question

If 8x-3=25+17x, then x is
a)a fraction
b)an integer
c) a rational number
d) Cannot be solved

Answer 1

Answer: a rational number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

8x - 3 = 25 + 17x

To Find:

value of x

Solution:

We have,

8x-3=25+17x

8x - 17x = 25 + 3

-9x = 28

x = - 28 / 9

So, the value of x = - 28 / 9 is a rational number (Option C).