Question

The difference between 5 more than x and twice x is 17

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

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The sentence can be represented as (x + 5)-(2x) = 17.

We can solve for x by isolating the variable.

Solve for x

• x + 5 - 2x = 17
• -x + 5 = 17
• -x = 12
• x = -12

The value of x is -12.