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5 + 5x = 2x + 17 Solve for the unknown

Asked by AnneS2 on 18 Sep 09:02

Last updated by anonymous on 20 Sep 12:38

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Answered by CherieS on 20 Sep 12:38

5 + 5x = 2x + 17

5 + 5x-5 = 2x + 17-5

5x=2x+12

5x-2x=2x+12-2x

3x=12

3x/3=12/3

x=4