Question

What is the answer to my i have struggle to get this problem

Answer 1

X = 17

Explanation:

Since M = N then,

(3x - 22) = (2x-5)

What we can do next is get the X's on one side and the numbers on the other side of the equal sign

Let's subtract 2x from both sides

3x - 2x is just X, so

X - 22 = -5

Now we can add 22 to both sides. -5+22 = 17

X = 17

Plug in 17 to make sure

(3x - 22) = 3(17)-22 = 51-22 = 29

(2x-5) = 2(17)-5 = 34 - 5 = 29