3(x + 3) - x - 2 = 17

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/24/2013 6:04 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/26/2013 11:04 AM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/26/2013 11:04 AM

3(x) (3)( + 3) - x - 2 = 17

3x +9 - x - 2 = 17

2x+7=17

2x+7-7=17-7

2x=10

2x/2=10/2

x=5