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What does x= in 3x-4=17

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That person is correct the answer is 7
User Sam Liddicott
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

To find the value of x

Transpose

3x-4=17

3x = 17 +4

3x = 21

x = 21/3

x = 7

We can even cross check by replacing the value of x by 7

3 (7) - 4 = 17

21 - 4 =17

17 = 17

CROSS-CHECKED

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