Question

Which of the following could be used to solve the equation, "Twice anumber increased by 17 is equal to 65 *2x - 17 = 65O 17-2x = 65O 65 = 2x + 17O 65 = 2(x + 17)

Answer 1

If we use the variable x to represent the number, we have that:

twice the number: 2x

twice the number increased by 17: 2x + 17

twice the number increased by 17 is equal to 65: 2x + 17 = 65

So the correct option is the third one: 65 = 2x + 17