Question

Solve for x: x + 2 = 17

Answer 1

x=15

Explanation:

Just subtract 2 on both sides. One side will be left with x, because the 2 gets canceled, and the other 15. It will look like x=15.

Answer 2

x = 15

Explanation:

x + 2 = 17

We can subtract 2 from both sides:

x + 2 - 2 = 17 - 2

x = 15

Answer: x = 15