What is 2(5x+3)-x=17

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2(5x + 3) - x = 17.

10x + 6 - x = 17.

10x -x = 17 -6.

9x = 11.

x = 11/9.

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Lars Graubner answered Aug 16, 2015

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2(5x + 3) - x = 17 : 10x + 6 - x = 17 : 9x + 6 = 17 : 9x = 11 : x = 11/9

Matthew Mott answered Aug 21, 2015

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