Question

What does x equal?
2x + 5x – 4= 17

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

2x + 5x - 4 = 17 (Given)

7x - 4 = 17 (Simplify)

7x - 4 + 4 = 17 + 4 (Add 4 on both sides)

7x = 21 (Simplify)

7x/7 = 21/7 (Divide 7 on both sides)

x = 3 (Simplify)

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

2x + 5x - 4 = 17

Combine like terms

7x - 4 = 17

Add 4 to both sides

7x = 21

Solve for x

x = 21/7

x = 3
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