Question

Calculate the correct answer. 17x - 3 = 48​

Answer 1

Answer: x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplifying

17x + -3 = 48

Reorder the terms:

-3 + 17x = 48

Solving

-3 + 17x = 48

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '3' to each side of the equation.

-3 + 3 + 17x = 48 + 3

Combine like terms: -3 + 3 = 0

0 + 17x = 48 + 3

17x = 48 + 3

Combine like terms: 48 + 3 = 51

17x = 51

Divide each side by '17'.

x = 3

Simplifying

x = 3