Question

2x+5=17 please can I have some help x

Answer 1

Answer:

x=6

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step is to subtract both sides by 5 so that you have 2x alone on one side

2x+5=17

2x=12      now you divide both sides by 2 so the x is alone

x=6              Now you have your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the balancing-equations method, you can solve this problem:

2x + 5 = 17

     - 5   - 5

      ----  ----

      2x = 12

      ----   ----

       2      2

x = 6