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What is 17 = 3x + 2 ?

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Answer:

x=5

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Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation

17 − 2 = 3x +2 − 2

15=3x

Dividing both sides by 3

15/3 = 3x/3

5 = x

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