Question

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Answer 1

x is equal to 5, subtract 2 from the both sides then divide by 3

Answer 2

x = 5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

3x + 2 = 17

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2 on both sides: 3x = 15
2. Divide 3 on both sides: x = 5

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: 3(5) + 2 = 17
2. Multiply: 15 + 2 = 17
3. Add: 17 = 17

Here we see that 17 does indeed equal 17.

∴ x = 5 is a solution of the equation.