Solve the Proportion for the Variable $\frac { x + 17 } { 5 } = \frac { 2 ( x - 1 ) } { 2 }$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Solve the proportion for the variable. $\frac { x + 17 } { 5 } = \frac { 2 ( x - 1 ) } { 2 }$

• A) \(15\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 15 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { 13 }\)
• E) \(- \frac { 13 } { 2 }\)

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