Question

What is the value of x if 2x + 5 = 17?

x = 6
x = 11
x = 12
x = 24
the answer is one of these

Answer 1

Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

it is 6 becuase when you subtract 17-5 you will get 12 ad to get 12 you need to multiply 2x6 so x=6