Question

Solve + 17 = 20 for x and plot its value on the number line given below.

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

x/4 + 17 =20

Subtract 17 from each side

x/4 +17-17 =20-17

x/4 = 3

Multiply each side by 4

x/4 *4 = 3*4

x =12