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Describe the process of solving the following equation: 3x+5=17

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User Salomon
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You subtract 5 on both side so 17-5=12 and then you will have 3x=12 you will divide 3 on both sides so you will do 12 divided by 3 and you will get 4 so x= 4
User Gueorgui Obregon
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Answer:

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x = 2.3

Step-by-step explanation:

3 x + 5 = 17

- 5 = -5

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3x 7

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3 3

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x = 2. 3

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