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What is the value of x?

3x+17=14x-5

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

3x + 17 = 14x - 5

+5 +5

3x + 22 = 14x

-3x -3x

22 = 11x

divide all by 11

x = 2

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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

3x+17=14x-5 so...

22=11x (subtract 3x and add 5 to both sides)

2=x (divide both sides by 11)

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