How do i distribute 17=3(x-5)+8

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Erickfis · Answer 1 · 2017-04-01T14:30:04+0000

3*x=3x
3*-5=15
you just distribute the 3 to both values in the parenthesis.
so then we have
17=3x-15+8
simplify
17=3x-23
add 23 to both sides
40=3x
divide both sides by 3
x=13 1/3

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