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X + 5 = 17
×=____ help​

User AKnox
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10 votes

Answer:

12

Explanation:

Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation. Hope this helped! :)

8 votes

Answer:

The answer is X=-2

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides

The five cancels itself out on the left side

X+5=17

-5 -5

x = -12

User WelshGaz
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