x ā„ 18 is your answer
step-by-step explanation:
let "a number" = x
(2/3)x + 17 ā„ 29
isolate the variable (x). do the opposite of pemdas (parenthesis, exponent (& root), multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
first, subtract 17 from both sides.
(2/3)x + 17 (-17) ā„ 29 (-17)
(2/3)x ā„ 29 - 17
(2/3)x ā„ 12
next, multiply 3/2 to both sides to isolate the x
(3/2)(2/3)x ā„ 12(3/2)
x ā„ 12(3/2)
simplify. multiply, then divide
x ā„ (12 * 3)/2
x ā„ (36)/2
x ā„ 18
x ā„ 18 is your answer
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