Question

2 (3x+1)=17-3 (x-17)

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = \frac{22}{3}$

alternative form:

$x = 7 \frac{1}{3} \: or \: x = 7.33333333333$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2(3x + 1) = 17 - 3( x - 17) \\ distribute \\ \\ 6x + 2 = 17 - 3x + 51 \\ add \: 3x \: from \: both \: sides \\ \\ 9x + 2 = 17 + 51 \\ add \: 17 \: to \: 51 \\ \\ 9x + 2 = 68 \\ subtract \: 2 \: from \: both \: sides \\ \\ 9x = 66 \\ divide \: both \: sides \: by \: 9 \\ \\ x = \frac{22}{3}$