Question

Luis was called to go up to the board and solve the following equation: 2x -12 =5. What should Luis' final answer be?

Answer 1

the answer is 2/17 i believe

Answer 2

x = 8.5 or x = 17/2

Explanation:

2x - 12 = 5

Add 12 to 5, get 2x = 17

Divide 2 from 17

Get 8.5

X = 8.5 or 17/2