PN = PM
6x + 1 = 10x - 17
Add both sides 17
6x + 1 + 17 = 10x - 17 + 17
6x + 18 = 10x
Subtract both sides 6x
6x - 6x + 18 = 10x - 6x
18 = 4x
Divide both sides by 4
18 ÷ 4 = 4x ÷ 4
9/2 = x
x = 9/2
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QN = 2x + 5
QN = 2 × ( 9/2 ) + 5
QN = 9 + 5
QN = 14
