Solve for x showing all work. 5x + 7 = 22 2(2x - 17) + 4 = -3(3 + x)

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Solve for x showing all work.
5x + 7 = 22

2(2x - 17) + 4 = -3(3 + x)

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5x + 7 = 22
5x = 22 - 7
5 x = 15
x= 15/5
x = 3

and 2*2x-2*17+4=-3*3-3x
4x-34+4=-9-3x
4x+3x=-9+34-4
7x=21
x=21/7
x=3

Mtb answered Nov 20, 2018

by Mtb

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on both problems x should equal 3

Bowheart answered Nov 25, 2018

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