Question

Describe the process of solving the following equation: 3x+5=17 please lol

Answer 1

You subtract 5 on both side so 17-5=12 and then you will have 3x=12 you will divide 3 on both sides so you will do 12 divided by 3 and you will get 4 so x= 4

Answer 2

Answer:

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x = 2.3

Step-by-step explanation:    

3 x + 5 = 17

      - 5 = -5

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      3x      7

     ----- = -----

      3         3

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         x = 2. 3