Question

Solve this equation 5x+17= 42

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

5x + 17 = 42

5x = 25

x = 5

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

5x+17= 42

Subtract 17 from each side

5x+17-17= 42-17

5x = 25

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 25/5

x = 5