Question

4x + 17 = 5x + 6 whats the answer

Answer 1

`\sf \: x = 11`

Explanation:

`\sf \: 4x + 17 = 5x + 6`

Subtract both sides by 4x to remove 4x.

`\sf4x + 17 - 4x = 5x - 4x + 6 \\ \sf 17 = x + 6`

Subtract both sides by 6 to remove 6 .

`\sf17 - 6 = x + 6 - 6 \\ \sf11 = x`

Answer 2

x=11

Explanation:

4x + 17 = 5x + 6

Solve for x

Subtract 4x from each side

4x-4x + 17 = 5x-4x + 6

17 = x+6

Subtract 6 from each side

17-6 = x+6-6

11 =x