Question

What is 3xplus7=5x-17

Answer 1

X = 12

Given:

3x + 7 = 5x - 17

To Find:

The answer

Solution:

→ Subtract 3x from both sides

7 = 5x - 3x - 17

7 = 2x - 17

→ Add 17 to both sides

7 + 17 = 2x

24 = 2x

→ Divide both sides by 2

x = 24/2

= 12

answer formed:

x = 12

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{\sf x = 12}`

Explanation:

Given equation:

3x + 7 = 5x - 17

• Subtract 3x from both sides

7 = 5x - 3x - 17

7 = 2x - 17

• Add 17 to both sides

7 + 17 = 2x

24 = 2x

• Divide both sides by 2

12 = x

OR

x = 12

`\rule[225]{225}{2}`