Question

Which of the following shows the correct solution steps and solution to

Answer 1

C.

$3x + 2 = 17 \\ 3x + 2 - 2 = 17 - 2 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: 3x = 15 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: x = \frac{15}{3} \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: x = 5$