Asked by e

Solve for
\[x\].
Assume the equation has a solution for
\[x\].
\[n\cdot(17+x) = 34x-r\]

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
n(17 + x) = 34x - r
=> 17n + nx = 34x - r
=> 17n + r = (34 - n)x

Hence, if 34 - n ≠ 0,
x = (17n + r)/(34 - n).

If n = 34, the equation reduces to 34·17 = -r, so a solution exists only when r = -578, in which case any x satisfies the equation.