First you can write it as 1.25 which it is the decimal version of the percent. Then write the 1.25x = 25. After divide both sides by 1.25. Ta da, You have your answer (which is 20).
Answer:
x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
3x - 17 + 2x = 13 ← simplify left side
5x - 17 = 13 ( add 17 to both sides )
5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = 6