Question

Solve 8(1/4×+3/4)-3=17

Answer 1

8(1/4x + 3/4) -3 =17

First distribute which results in (8/4x + 24/4)-3 =17.
Now just simply simplify it into (2x+6)-3 =17
Then you combine like term : 2x+3 =17

Subtract 3 on both sides : 2x=14

Finally divide 2 on both sides to isolate x: x=7

Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

8(1/4x+3/4)-3=17

Add 3 to each side

8(1/4x+3/4)-3+3=17+3

8(1/4x+3/4)=20

Distribute the 8

2x +6 =20

Subtract 6 from each side

2x+6-6 = 20-6

2x=14

Divide by 2

2x/2 =14/2

x=7