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Whats the answer for to 3x-17+2x=13

User Vagoberto
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3x+2x=13+17
5x=30
X= 30:5
X=6
User Sondes
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

Given

3x - 17 + 2x = 13 ← simplify left side

5x - 17 = 13 ( add 17 to both sides )

5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 6

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