Question

13=5+2(x-17)

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Answer 1

The value of x is equal to 21.

13 = 5 + 2(x - 17)

Distributive property.

13 = 5 + 2x - 34

Add 34 to both sides.

47 = 5 + 2x

Subtract 5 from both sides.

42 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 21