Question

I need an equation that has variables on both sides were x = 17

Answer 1

3 (3 + x) = 5x - 25

9 + 3x = 5x - 25

Add 25 to each side

34 + 3x = 5x

Subtract 3x from each side

34 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

17 = x