The algebraic equation is 4(0.25)+2x=17
STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the equation
1+2x=17 or 2x+1
STEP 2: Subtract both sides
2x = 16
STEP 3: Divide both sides by 2
2x/2 = 16/2
x = 8
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If you're solving for a, you would add 32 to both sides
2a=32
then you would divide by 2
a=16
It is the second and third boxs
It translates to addition.