Find the value of `x` , if `6x=23^2-17^2`

Explanation

Given:
`6x=23^2-17^2`

Using identity, `(a^2-b^2)=(a-b)(a+b)`

`6x=(23-17)(23+17)`

`6x=(6)(40)`

`x=240/6`

`x=40`

The value of x is`40`