Question

What is the first step to solve the equation 17x-15=85

Answer 1

17x = 85 + 15

Explanation:

What is the first step to solve the equation

17x-15=85

17x = 85 + 15

17x =100

x = 100/17 or 5.88

Answer 2

`\large\boxed{n=(100)/(17)}`

Explanation:

How to solve equations?

Solving equations really comes down to the four mathematical operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.

The first step is:

→ increase (or add) both sides by 15.

`17x-15=85`

`17x=100`

→ Divide both sides by 17.

`x=(100)/(17)`