Question

Question 17x + 8 = 5x + 12

Answer 1

Given:

7x + 8 = 5x + 12

Let's solve for x

First step:

Subtract 8 from both sides

7x + 8 - 8 = 5x + 12 - 8

7x = 5x + 4

Next step:

Subtract 5x from both sides

7x - 5x = 5x - 5x + 4

2x = 4

DIvide both sides by 2:

`\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)=(4)/(2) \\ \\ x\text{ = 2} \end{gathered}`

ANSWER:

x = 2